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AV03 OLU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,163 mi
Last recorded80,163 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,754 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 73,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 73,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear mounting rubbers broken there fore (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint insecurely fixed to hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

refused brake test due to susspenion condition

Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,812 miles

front wipers worn

signs of grease from around offside front c.v. gaitor

Pass 15 Apr 2006 34,890 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 OLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OLU, 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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What year was AV03 OLU registered?

AV03 OLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AV03 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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