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AV03 MHE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,353 mi
Last recorded181,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 181,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 181,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 166,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 166,540 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 158,533 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

tyre pressures low

Fail 12 Jul 2016 158,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

tyre pressures low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 144,255 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 134,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 124,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake anti slip wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,468 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 MHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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