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AX03 FWY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,653 mi
Last recorded137,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 137,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 135,511 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 135,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 132,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 129,006 miles

n/ s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs

Fail 4 May 2018 128,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/ s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs

Pass 12 May 2017 125,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Oil leak on engine. ()

Fail 12 May 2017 125,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount behind centre silencer missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Oil leak on engine. ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,431 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 123,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 104,591 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,702 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,622 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 17,711 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 FWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FWY, 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 FWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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