MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes rusty
discs scored
exhaust blowing
headlight faded lenses
number plates faded
sub frame rusty
Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device missing
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wiper Blade defective
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Exhaust: shield insecurely mounted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device missing
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wiper Blade defective
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)
eml on
exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eml on
exhaust deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Covers Fitted
EML on
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +Deteriorated(Cords Will Soon Be Visible) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +Deteriorated(Cords Will Soon Be Visible) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Wiper Deteriorated
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light illuminated
exhaust bracket broken but still secure
oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
em light on
o/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge
sump weeping oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
em light on
front exhuast mounts corrodid
o/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge
sump weeping oil
ENGINE MANAGEMENT lamp on
both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface
n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s of front bumper damaged
o/s/front fog lamp missing
o/s/front tyre worn on both edges
o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT lamp on
both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface
n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s of front bumper damaged
o/s/front fog lamp missing
o/s/front tyre worn on both edges
o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in nearside rear tyre side wall.
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AO03 XBD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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