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AV03 XVU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,953 mi
Last recorded102,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 102,953 miles

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

n/s parking brake slightly low reading

Fail 15 Jul 2017 102,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s parking brake slightly low reading

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,832 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 95,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low

offside rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 May 2014 80,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2014 80,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 73,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre spliting on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 73,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre spliting on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,476 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 56,476 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 48,320 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 40,583 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 32,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 32,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 25,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,426 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 XVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

AV03 XVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AV03 XVU safe to buy?

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