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AV03 RYA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,930 mi
Last recorded105,930 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,930 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,930 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate close to limits

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,562 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 85,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,652 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 RYA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

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

Is AV03 RYA safe to buy?

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