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AY03 LLV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,702 mi
Last recorded145,702 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,030 miles

Nearside HORN

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 120,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 112,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 88,746 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,365 miles

starter motor faulty

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,000 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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AY03 LLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY03 LLV, 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 AY03 LLV registered?

AY03 LLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 LLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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