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AV03 XKY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,665 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 141,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,475 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 132,475 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,998 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 127,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 127,479 miles

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

Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

exhaust middle bracket broken

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,611 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,974 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,902 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 XKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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