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AV03 WVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,825 mi
Last recorded153,825 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 153,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 153,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 142,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fixings broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Signs of previous binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,433 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

oil leak from top of engine

possible coolant leak from to of engine

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,433 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak from top of engine

possible coolant leak from to of engine

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,866 miles

rear brake discs worn & corrded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind fabric trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind fabric trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind fabric trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind fabric trim (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid on minimum

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

rear brake discs worn & corrded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,371 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,338 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 77,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr handbrake effort getting low advise brake check

osf and nsf tyres heavily worn on edges

osr and nsr tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,678 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in she shoulder of the tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,192 miles

wipers not self parking

Fail 21 Apr 2010 5,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

wipers not self parking

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,926 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Apr 2008 28,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 22,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,929 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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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