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AO03 XBW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,263 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s cv boot weeping grease

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear coil spring mounts corroded

o/s/f brake pipe ferrul corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear coil spring mounts corroded

o/s/f brake pipe ferrul corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Underside Corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,410 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Rusted Through At Gearbox Lower Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Complete Sill Excessive Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Excessive Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Underside Corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,409 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded, front brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

tyre slightly rubbing on inner wing guard on full right lock

Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded, front brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

tyre slightly rubbing on inner wing guard on full right lock

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,088 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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2013 20,457 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,364 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 9,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,316 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,381 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 30,876 miles

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

Nearside 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.

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 XBW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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