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AV03 KCU

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,929 mi
Last recorded192,929 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 192,929 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2011

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011
Pass 29 Jul 2010

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

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

electrical fault on facia clocks

Fail 29 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

electrical fault on facia clocks

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,700 miles

brake warning light permanently on.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light permanently on.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,978 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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 KCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCU, 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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What year was AV03 KCU registered?

AV03 KCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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