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AO03 XMT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,030 mi
Last recorded124,030 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XMT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 90,389 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle has lowered suspension front and rear

Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,260 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat sheild in secure

vehicle has lowered suspension front and rear

Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 46,218 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,710 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 XMT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMT, 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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What year was AO03 XMT registered?

AO03 XMT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is AO03 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 XMT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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