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AV03 WVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,571 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

one centre stop light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2016 116,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

one centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,151 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

some centre stop light bulbs not working

Fail 12 Jun 2015 114,151 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

some centre stop light bulbs not working

Pass 17 Jun 2014 112,828 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 112,816 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,179 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 103,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jun 2012 103,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,578 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,715 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 WVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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