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AM03 ARX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 135,666 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 135,666 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,316 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 128,242 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,120 miles

Front both front tyres wearing more on inner tread edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 121,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing more on inner tread edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 112,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,359 miles

nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,109 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,991 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 42,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,821 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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AM03 ARX 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 77.3%.

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 AM03 ARX, 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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AM03 ARX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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