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AV03 WUB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,548 mi
Last recorded138,548 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 138,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 138,548 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 132,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 132,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,593 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,930 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,624 miles

. N/S F TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

FRONT DISCS WORN

FRONT PADS GETTING DOWN

HAND BRAKE HIGH

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DEAM

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WRNO ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,624 miles

. N/S F TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

FRONT DISCS WORN

FRONT PADS GETTING DOWN

HAND BRAKE HIGH

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DEAM

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WRNO ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,628 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,862 miles

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

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 WUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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