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AV03 XXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to sills (hole o/s/f)

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,232 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,324 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,221 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 18,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,165 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape on inner treads

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,500 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 XXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

AV03 XXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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