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AX03 KHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 123,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,474 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,471 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,471 miles

engine management light light on

Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light light on

Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,167 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,826 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 78,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,152 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,335 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,568 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,510 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 55,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,838 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 KHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 KHV, 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 KHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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