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AV03 SBU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,751 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both rear trailing arms, front bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

engine has coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

slight resistance in steering rack when doing lock to lock

Fail 12 Jul 2019 106,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both rear trailing arms, front bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

engine has coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

slight resistance in steering rack when doing lock to lock

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,558 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering hose rubbed/cut by pulley but not leaking currently.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,558 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner edges also on BOTH!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering hose rubbed/cut by pulley but not leaking currently.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 81,483 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 81,483 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,012 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn and corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,240 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,197 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,956 miles

air flow meter has been discoinnected?

front brake discs are worn

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 8 May 2008 29,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,502 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 May 2006 14,780 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 SBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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