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AX03 NDL

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

258,616 mi
Last recorded258,616 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 258,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 251,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 246,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 241,211 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 241,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 222,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 222,147 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 195,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 189,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 178,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 164,329 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 150,147 miles

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

engine oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2007 94,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 NDL is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

AX03 NDL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 NDL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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