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AV03 XKG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,320 mi
Last recorded20,320 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 20,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has started to deteriorate

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

Rear suspension componants corrode

Fail 8 May 2018 20,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has started to deteriorate

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

Rear suspension componants corrode

Pass 8 May 2017 18,890 miles

nearside inner c.v.boot deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing out of shape

rear boot struts weak

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2016 18,036 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition and corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and in poor condition

signs of corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,237 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,489 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng oil low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 15,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng oil low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,892 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges & nail in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2013 10,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on edges & nail in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil low

exhaust front flexi worn

nearside front tyre wearing both edges & tread getting low

offside rear tyre devoid of tread both edges & tread getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 1,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread both edges

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

wiper park not working properly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,908 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,923 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear seat.

Engine oil level was very low on presentation.

Front brake pads very low and would recommend replacement.Discs will probably require replacement at the same time.

Front wipers do not always self park.

O/S rear tyre wall cracking and would recommend replacement.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,769 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 XKG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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