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AX03 AON

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached hub assembly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 168,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area in poor condition. corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort only just passed minnimum effort on brake rollers 16% NEAR SIDE EFFORT LESS ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area in poor condition. corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv boot covered in oil

Offside Front drivers window not working

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear both anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 May 2018 165,400 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with oil (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Fail 10 May 2018 165,275 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. rear and at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play plus lift (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. at rear and bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Lower sill lower seams starting to seperate

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Nearside sill getting weak

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with oil (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower sill seams starting to seperate

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

Offside Rear sill getting weak

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Pass 26 May 2017 163,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through subframe mount (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear antiroll bar link arm rubbers starting to detiorate

steering. suspension.brake parts starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2017 163,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through subframe mount (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear antiroll bar link arm rubbers starting to detiorate

steering. suspension.brake parts starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2016 160,641 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body surface rust

o/s/f cv inner boot contaminated with oil

o/s/r door difficult to open at times

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 160,448 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general under body surface rust

o/s/f cv inner boot contaminated with oil

o/s/r door difficult to open at times

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 145,819 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 145,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 13,084 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes just starting to corrode

front brake discs wearing

o/s/ sill has very small hole at rear

rear anti rollbar link arm rubbers starting to detiorate

suspension has heavy surface rust

Fail 14 May 2014 13,084 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes just starting to corrode

front brake discs wearing

o/s/ sill has very small hole at rear

rear anti rollbar link arm rubbers starting to detiorate

suspension has heavy surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 105,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 97,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 45,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 AON is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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