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AV03 OLR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,711 mi
Last recorded139,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 139,711 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places and covered in grease

NSF/OSF tyres low on tread and rubbing off on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 139,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipes corroded in places and covered in grease

NSF/OSF tyres low on tread and rubbing off on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 139,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF Brake hanging on slightly

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF/NSF Tyres low on tread and rubbing off on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 113,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 97,807 miles

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

nsf mud flap insecure

osf mirror light damage

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,126 miles

brake fluid low

light oil leak on engine

nsr hand brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 3 May 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,743 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 OLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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