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AO03 XBT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 118,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs are scored

o/s mirror back is missing but nothing sharp

Pass 30 May 2015 108,951 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

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

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2014 101,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 93,036 miles

exhaust rusty

front springs rusty

rear lower arms rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 14 May 2012 82,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak.

slight roughness in front wheel bearings or gearbox.

Pass 14 May 2012 82,815 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak.

slight roughness in front wheel bearings or gearbox.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,305 miles

all four coilsprings corroded.

engine sump very corroded.

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.215/45zr17 91w

oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 27 May 2011 68,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

all four coilsprings corroded.

engine sump very corroded.

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.215/45zr17 91w

oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,640 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 54,640 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 44,359 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 35,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 35,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 30,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 30,658 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 22,180 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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