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AX03 NCU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,657 mi
Last recorded107,657 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,167 miles

Front Inner wear on tyre treads

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 86,132 miles

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

Front Inner wear on tyre treads

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,225 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,110 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,616 miles

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

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 NCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 NCU registered?

AX03 NCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 NCU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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