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AY03 XVE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,112 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,106 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,489 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,508 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise road mud on underbody

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,613 miles

Offside 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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AY03 XVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

AY03 XVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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