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AV03 RXG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

air leak under inlet manifold,breather pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,052 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 42,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn and liped

Pass 31 May 2012 45,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 45,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,166 miles

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

water leak possable water pump

Fail 26 May 2011 41,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

water leak possable water pump

Pass 26 May 2010 35,763 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,712 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 27,953 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 23,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,229 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 RXG 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 RXG, 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 RXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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