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AX03 HYT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 140,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 139,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirement of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 126,757 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front coil springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Nearside front wing damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear arb bushes deteriorated

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Signs of corrosion

Sump pan corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 126,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front coil springs corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Nearside front wing damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear arb bushes deteriorated

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Signs of corrosion

Sump pan corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 122,041 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Sump pan corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 122,041 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Sump pan corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,518 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f foglamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and very close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nbsf fog lamp cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,618 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,360 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,554 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 HYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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