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AV03 LTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,847 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat and pump ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 21,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 11,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,407 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,022 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,279 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 LTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

AV03 LTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AV03 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 LTJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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