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AV03 XXT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,521 mi
Last recorded153,521 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 153,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,537 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,004 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 141,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint, clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 124,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 113,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear washer pipe leaking in car

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear washer pipe leaking in car

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,508 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,503 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,471 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,630 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,630 miles

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

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

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 XXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

AV03 XXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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