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AV03 ULP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,505 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system mounting bracket broken

rear wiper not working

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system mounting bracket broken

rear wiper not working

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Oct 2017 105,916 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

mark on windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2017 105,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

mark on windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,924 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,794 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,794 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,249 miles

Nearside front tyre quite worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,745 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted, horn performance weak, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o//sf 3.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 7.0mm, 195/60/15 88v

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r new (8MM).

tyre size: 195/60/15 88v.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

reverse light not working.

small dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15 88v.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre tread depths n/s/f new o/s/f 5mm both rear 6mm 195/60r15v

Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,657 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 6mm 195/60r15v

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15V.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,245 miles

lip to front brake discs, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limit, perrishing to both rear tyres, nail in o/s/r tyre tread, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 2.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 2.5mm, 195/60/15v

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,533 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre.

tread depths:n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size:195/60/15V.

Pass 23 May 2006 30,287 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)

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 11 May 2006 29,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ULP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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