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AV03 XVS

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,321 mi
Last recorded100,321 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,303 miles

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

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,234 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 573,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,428 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,548 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 42,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,316 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,716 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 XVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

AV03 XVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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