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AV03 LVC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,394 mi
Last recorded131,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,394 miles

Engine Coolant Low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Tank Pipes Rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 99,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Coolant Low

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Tank Pipes Rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 99,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 99,262 miles

Front Position lamp not working Split (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,663 miles

Engine Coolant Low

Pass 21 May 2019 98,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 98,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 96,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 96,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers Split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,369 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated an Offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front outer wall damaged no cord showing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,469 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,442 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 LVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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