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AO03 XTU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,706 mi
Last recorded115,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,706 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,706 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 108,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

near side and off side front wipers split and going hard

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

near side and off side front wipers split and going hard

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer edges cutting off

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,116 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,342 miles

both rear tyres cracked

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 XTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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