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AX03 AOA

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,381 mi
Last recorded196,381 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 196,381 miles

head light image starting to deteriorate

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 May 2015 175,453 miles

bothside front tyre/s inner shoulder/s badly worn ,marginal pass, should replace.

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

nearside front and rear brake pipe/s corroded.

offside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded in place/s .

Fail 13 May 2015 175,453 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bothside front tyre/s inner shoulder/s badly worn ,marginal pass, should replace.

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

nearside front and rear brake pipe/s corroded.

offside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded in place/s .

Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f door handle has a fault but can still operate

Fail 29 Apr 2014 163,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f door handle has a fault but can still operate

Pass 2 May 2013 135,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seatbelt locking device has a fault but can operate

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,130 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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AX03 AOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX03 AOA, 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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AX03 AOA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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