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AV03 RXU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 101,269 miles

Front brake pads low

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,355 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,701 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing wear.

Nearside outer sill starting to rust.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,701 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber showing wear.

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

Nearside outer sill starting to rust.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,451 miles

22% imbalance on rear footbrake.

Both front tyres 3mm tread.

Both rear springs rusting.

Both rear tyres 2mm-3mm tread.

Brake fluid level low.

Exhaust starting to rust.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Oil misting around geabox.

Slight play offside front wheel.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,451 miles

22% imbalance on rear footbrake.

Both front tyres 3mm tread.

Both rear springs rusting.

Both rear tyres 2mm-3mm tread.

Brake fluid level low.

Exhaust starting to rust.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Oil misting around geabox.

Slight play offside front wheel.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,619 miles

N/S WIPER CLIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

O/S WIPER SPLIT ON EDGES

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 34,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,305 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 RXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

AV03 RXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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