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AO03 EDX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,471 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 10 Aug 2018 119,941 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front exhaust brackets broken

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front exhaust brackets broken

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust front brackets corroded and broken

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 110,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust front brackets corroded and broken

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,080 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 100,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 100,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion nearside front outer sill

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 93,714 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 93,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 86,977 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 80,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,885 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,885 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,041 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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AO03 EDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 EDX, 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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AO03 EDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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