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AV03 VLE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,672 mi
Last recorded123,672 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 123,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 111,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,182 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 101,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,046 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,779 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 VLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

AV03 VLE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AV03 VLE safe to buy?

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