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AV03 NXG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,039 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 117,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,668 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,159 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 50,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,391 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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AV03 NXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV03 NXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 NXG registered?

AV03 NXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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