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AX03 FVM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front side light balb slightly dull

Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front side light dull

rear fog lighting unit has slight water damage

Fail 24 Mar 2011 63,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 112,038 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 112,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 96,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 89,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,629 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 FVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 FVM, 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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What year was AX03 FVM registered?

AX03 FVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FVM 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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