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AO03 XBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,082 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

O/s/f steel brake pipe cannot be fully seen.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,172 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mountings fractured but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mountings fractured but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,307 miles

offside front steel brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

suspect offside and nearside front inner brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front steel brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

suspect offside and nearside front inner brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2010 74,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,091 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 XBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 XBJ registered?

AO03 XBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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