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AX03 AVK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,220 mi
Last recorded139,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 139,220 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Fuel Filler Neck ) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 139,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Fuel Filler Neck ) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,360 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Fail 21 Sep 2017 118,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,415 miles

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

battery weak

front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2016 115,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery weak

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,289 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 101,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,361 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 94,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,018 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,742 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 70,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 60,638 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AX03 AVK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AX03 AVK, 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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AX03 AVK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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