MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
Front brake pads and discs worn and corroded.
air flow meter has been discoinnected?
front brake discs are worn
oil leak
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
o/s/f tyre wearing low
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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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