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AO03 KGX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 86,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,561 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,242 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,040 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,553 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,690 miles

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

Offside front wheel, slight bearing noise.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,706 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 KGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO03 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 KGX registered?

AO03 KGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 KGX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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