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AV03 XUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,613 mi
Last recorded164,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,613 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 153,751 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 153,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,321 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XUJ, 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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What year was AV03 XUJ registered?

AV03 XUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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