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AX03 AVN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,356 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats n and offside rear

offside rear pipe greased up

Fail 18 Apr 2014 93,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats n and offside rear

offside rear pipe greased up

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 48,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,906 miles

both front discs slight cover of rust

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs slight cover of rust

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,285 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 22,181 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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AX03 AVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AVN, 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 AVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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