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AV03 VJL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,614 mi
Last recorded138,614 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 138,614 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of offside sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 138,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear exhaust join area in very poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 120,713 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear exhaust join area in very poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,607 miles

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

Nearside Front these brake pipes will need to be monitored and replaced in the future.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill end cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill end cap (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front these brake pipes will need to be monitored and replaced in the future.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,575 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,023 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,864 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 67,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,357 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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