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AV03 RXX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,075 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,697 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,673 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 22,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 14,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 41,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,266 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 RXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

AV03 RXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 RXX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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