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AV03 NHL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,095 mi
Last recorded131,095 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm , Front mount (on outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,965 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 121,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,211 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,855 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 96,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,290 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,130 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2007 32,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,811 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 NHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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