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AX03 HYS

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,530 mi
Last recorded140,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 125,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tempaery repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x centre clamps corroded threw (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,526 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 107,550 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 97,044 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2012 97,044 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2011 82,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n s r tyre cut near to cords

o s f tyre cut near to cords

Pass 26 May 2011 82,793 miles

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

n s r tyre cut near to cords

o s f tyre cut near to cords

Pass 13 May 2010 75,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 69,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 69,713 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 16 May 2008 59,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 16 May 2007 43,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

travel on handbrake. †rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 19 May 2006 29,486 miles

front tyres on 2 mm

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2006 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres on 2 mm

oil leak

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 HYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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