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AO03 XUX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 144,189 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,445 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Offside Front Front fog lamp slightly damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,710 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,028 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 101,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 95,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,685 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,386 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre low tread

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,066 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 XUX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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