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AO03 XUU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 76,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery malfunction light on

fuel tank support strap corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside rear sill damaged and corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,261 miles

Battery malfunction light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 63,259 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery malfunction light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 58,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,760 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition, slightly distorted.

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

Offside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition, slightly distorted

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

Slight oil leak

Undertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 32,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition, slightly distorted.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition, slightly distorted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Undertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,487 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting go out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2013 23,101 miles

Oil Level Low!

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 11,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit on 1,6mm

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,489 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 XUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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