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AV03 KEJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,610 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 124,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 115,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,300 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 88,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,406 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,900 miles

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 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

AV03 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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