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AV03 XYN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Heat shield mounting points deteriorated from corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Drivers (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arm ball joint ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex Hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex Hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tiebar marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex Hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex Hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tiebar marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Deteriorated corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,264 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets and joints are deteriorated/corrosion

front bumper damaged but not Likely to become detached

Fail 12 Sep 2018 122,264 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets and joints are deteriorated/corrosion

front bumper damaged but not Likely to become detached

Pass 24 May 2017 120,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 120,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,752 miles

power steering level low

radator water level low

Fail 25 Jan 2014 106,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

power steering level low

radator water level low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,500 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 XYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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