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AO03 PXS

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 130,611 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing very heavily on edges

Fail 26 May 2015 130,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing very heavily on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 101,288 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 101,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,177 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,928 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 57,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,513 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 29 May 2008 41,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,784 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 PXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PXS, 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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What year was AO03 PXS registered?

AO03 PXS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is AO03 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 PXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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