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AX03 AOL

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,985 mi
Last recorded205,985 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 205,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 205,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 196,801 miles

n/s and o/s sills have slight corrosion.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 196,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s sills have slight corrosion.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 182,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 182,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 173,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 165,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 165,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 159,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 159,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 150,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 150,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 142,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 121,094 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 121,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 97,075 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 AOL is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX03 AOL, 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 AOL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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