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AO03 PXX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,769 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,201 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in various places (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated. nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2014 76,300 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated. nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,015 miles

batt light on

exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating & cat brackets rusted off

front bumper has slight damage

nearside door mirror glass cracked & cover loose

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,015 miles

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

batt light on

exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating & cat brackets rusted off

front bumper has slight damage

nearside door mirror glass cracked & cover loose

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front brake pads due 6000 miles approx

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,799 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,083 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 37,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,867 miles

Front 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 PXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

AO03 PXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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