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AV03 UKS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,498 mi
Last recorded151,498 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 151,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,812 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 129,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Oil on minimum

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Oil on minimum

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 113,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 113,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 71,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,655 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

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 UKS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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