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AV03 OMC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 83,664 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 83,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 78,266 miles

Exhaust CAT mountings corroded and not supporting

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad retaining clips distorted

Fail 5 May 2016 78,266 miles

Exhaust CAT mountings corroded and not supporting

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake pad retaining clips distorted

Pass 22 May 2015 75,189 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, all sections. Front flexi, brackets on CAT broken, rear silencer has blow on top

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 20 May 2014 71,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,700 miles

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

One of four washers missing screen

Pass 25 May 2013 68,656 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition minor cuts etc, tread getting low.

Fail 25 May 2013 68,656 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres in poor condition minor cuts etc, tread getting low.

Coolant on minimum.

Pass 16 May 2012 61,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 44,891 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 44,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 33,515 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,866 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 OMC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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