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AX03 FWR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,826 mi
Last recorded171,826 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 171,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 171,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shields loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,913 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 163,912 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fan belt in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,359 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,209 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,209 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper torn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,436 miles

o/s wiper torn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,798 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,989 miles

Coolant leak o/s/f of engine comp. Requires futher investigation.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,915 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,016 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 FWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

AX03 FWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is AX03 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FWR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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