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AV03 VJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 71,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,260 miles

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

both rear road springs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded but supporting exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,707 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,998 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,915 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,915 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,643 miles

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 21 Jun 2010 83,338 miles

slight fadeing rear number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,705 miles

slight fadeing rear number plate

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,064 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 VJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJU, 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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What year was AV03 VJU registered?

AV03 VJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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