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AO03 NXP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,137 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to seporate

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 130,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (behind mat) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (behind mat) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to seporate

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 117,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,321 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 105,336 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 105,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 99,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 91,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,963 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 52,837 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,708 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal min

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,888 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 NXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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