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AX03 FBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 98,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 93,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 89,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 85,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 81,746 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,670 miles

N/S/F tyre tread getting low

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 60,474 miles

both nearside front & offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 28 May 2014 60,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside front & offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 29 May 2013 55,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,252 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,588 miles

offside rear tyre,inner edge is wearing out of shape.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,921 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front inner brake pad worn lower than others (sticking sliders?)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,427 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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX03 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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