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AV03 VPR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,906 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,193 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 27,286 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 VPR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

AV03 VPR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is AV03 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 VPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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