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AO03 XAZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XAZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 110,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,367 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,367 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 93,118 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 93,118 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Front brake pads wearing low

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,075 miles

Heavy oil leaks

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 77,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,353 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 68,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,328 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,165 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch master cylinder leaking

rear link arm bushes splitting

rear number plate peeling

Pass 28 May 2009 50,346 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 50,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,005 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers worn †rear suspension bushes peeling

Pass 22 May 2006 24,687 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 XAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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