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AO03 LXD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 117,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 110,548 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 110,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 102,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 102,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,592 miles

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

o s rear dented needs attantion

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,079 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,881 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 40,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight roughness on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2006 40,183 miles

slight roughness on o/s/f wheel bearing

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 LXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

AO03 LXD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AO03 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 LXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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