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AV03 SGX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,013 miles

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)

Rear coil spring corroded Both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,909 miles

Exhaust manifold gasket area leaking

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres low (bald on inner edges)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes cracked

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear tyres approx 2-3mm

wipers smear

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres low (bald on inner edges)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes cracked

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear tyres approx 2-3mm

wipers smear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,221 miles

Both front brake pipes too flexies corroded

Exhaust corroded and 1 hanger corroded away

Front disc`s worn and corroded inner edges

N/S/R seat belt damaged

Rear Droplink bushes cracked

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Droplink bushes cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various brake pipes corroded

Both front brake pipes too flexies corroded

Exhaust corroded and 1 hanger corroded away

Front disc`s worn and corroded inner edges

N/S/R seat belt damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers worn

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,143 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Various brake pipes starting too corrode in places

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,640 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,640 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,751 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,177 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 SGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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