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AV03 MBY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,581 mi
Last recorded136,581 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 136,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 osf and nsf nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 125,996 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 124,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 118,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 118,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 11 May 2018 116,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2017 112,992 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front tyre inner edge bald +perished

slight abnormal noise in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2016 106,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 99,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,948 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 84,948 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,202 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

n s f head misted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 45,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 18 Apr 2006 31,327 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 31,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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