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AX03 ATF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,990 mi
Last recorded103,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ATF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 90,680 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,680 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,327 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,303 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,273 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,323 miles

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

rear tures slightly perished + have uneven wear pattern

Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tures slightly perished + have uneven wear pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,648 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,262 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 ATF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ATF, 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 AX03 ATF registered?

AX03 ATF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AX03 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 ATF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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