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AX03 FVL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes are starting to rust front & rear

exhaust is getting rusted & thin

Fail 27 Sep 2019 146,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes are starting to rust front & rear

exhaust is getting rusted & thin

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,506 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 110,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,767 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 100,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,812 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,668 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

rear n plate faded

Pass 1 May 2008 39,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,281 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 FVL, 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 AX03 FVL registered?

AX03 FVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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