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AO03 XUW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,694 mi
Last recorded189,694 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 189,694 miles

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

minor corrosion rear under side

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 189,559 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion driver door lower side (6.1.C.1)

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

minor corrosion rear under side

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 181,511 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 181,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 177,449 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 177,447 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 167,546 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,546 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2012 154,074 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing down

Fail 22 Sep 2012 154,074 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 7 Oct 2011 139,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 121,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight accident damage to front engine underbody shield

Pass 2 Oct 2010 121,793 miles

Slight accident damage to front engine underbody shield

Pass 10 Oct 2009 104,491 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 104,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,745 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 XUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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