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AO03 LSX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,199 mi
Last recorded86,199 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,951 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded top coil

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded,

rear tyres cracking around the outer edge

slight surface corrosion underneath around the seat belt mounting points but not excessive

Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,951 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded top coil

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded,

rear tyres cracking around the outer edge

slight surface corrosion underneath around the seat belt mounting points but not excessive

Pass 24 May 2016 81,335 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls 185/65/14

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 81,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls 185/65/14

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 78,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,177 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 21 May 2013 69,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 62,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,522 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 LSX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LSX, 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 AO03 LSX registered?

AO03 LSX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AO03 LSX safe to buy?

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