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AV03 UHF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 162,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 159,032 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,943 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 145,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,156 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 140,156 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 131,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 14 May 2015 131,733 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 13 May 2014 122,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 113,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 103,965 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 80,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 54,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,323 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 34,448 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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 UHF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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