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AV03 VRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,002 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 96,002 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,922 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 May 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,235 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 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 VRX registered?

AV03 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AV03 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 VRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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