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AV03 KBY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,008 mi
Last recorded154,008 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 154,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 154,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 143,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 143,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 120,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,520 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 99,452 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear parking brake lever on caliper not returning to its stop

slight uneven wear to front tyres on inner edges recommend tracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,326 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,938 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,566 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,019 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre inner tread.and screw in tread

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AV03 KBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV03 KBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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