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AO03 PXM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

36,679 mi
Last recorded36,679 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 36,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 35,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 34,882 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 30,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer outer casing coming off

Fail 13 May 2019 30,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer outer casing coming off

Pass 12 May 2018 24,665 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

no reverse light

Fail 12 May 2018 24,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

no reverse light

Pass 9 May 2017 19,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2017 19,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 14,046 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 14,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 9,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 60,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 58,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,121 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,148 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,148 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,759 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mmm

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 PXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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