MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
corrosion on suspension components
n/s/f tyre becoming worn
service brake just met
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
corrosion on suspension components
n/s/f tyre becoming worn
service brake just met
corrosion on suspension components
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
coil springs corroded
fog lamp full of water
slight wheel bearing noise
coil springs corroded
fog lamp full of water
slight wheel bearing noise
coil springs corroded
slight noise when o/s/f wheel rotated
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coil springs corroded
slight noise when o/s/f wheel rotated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front windscreen chipped passenger side,outside of swept area
Oil leak from offside inner driveshaft oil seal
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Hand brake travel high
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from offside inner driveshaft oil seal
1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 2. front brake pads wearing low
rear number plate deteriorating.
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 XAP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?
AO03 XAP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.
Is AO03 XAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO03 XAP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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