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AV03 XXM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2016 137,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary belt worn

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 123,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,272 miles

front discs worn

front exhaust sections rusty

rear tailgate damaged

suspension & subframe components showing corrossion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,796 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front coil springs rusty

front discs showing wear

front tyres showing wear on edges 195/60/15v

suspension & subframe components rusty

unable to fully see rear springs

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,877 miles

front brake discs have slight wear.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,806 miles

front tyres showing wear on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads approx 80% worn

front tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

front pads 70% worn /discs slight wear

Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads 70% worn /discs slight wear

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,834 miles

chip in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,756 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 8 Aug 2007 17,684 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,684 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 15,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,281 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 XXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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