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AO03 NXA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,836 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,831 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,093 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished and cracked between treads

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,092 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished and cracked between treads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,295 miles

brake pipes front to rear both sides corroded at rear ends

brake pipes to both front flexy hoses corrode on ends

Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,119 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre has inside wall crackes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,504 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,637 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 NXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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