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AO03 PXA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,337 mi
Last recorded55,337 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,337 miles

1. Slight chip in windscreen in zone b. 2. Front and rear sub frames becoming corroded. 3. n/s/f tyre becoming low on outer edge. 4. n/s & o/s/r inner sill backings becoming corroded.

5. n/s & o/s/r spring trailing arms becoming corroded. 6. n/s/ & o/s/r front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded. 7. n/s & o/s/f brake pipes to flexis becoming corroded.

8. o/s/r spring becoming corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

1. Slight chip in windscreen in zone b. 2. Front and rear sub frames becoming corroded. 3. n/s/f tyre becoming low on outer edge. 4. n/s & o/s/r inner sill backings becoming corroded.

5. n/s & o/s/r spring trailing arms becoming corroded. 6. n/s/ & o/s/r front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded. 7. n/s & o/s/f brake pipes to flexis becoming corroded.

8. o/s/r spring becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,772 miles

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode also rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,879 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,054 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 2,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,072 miles

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

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

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 28 Oct 2006 22,536 miles

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

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 PXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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