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AX03 NRL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,812 mi
Last recorded154,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 154,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 154,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort handbrake not working (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,928 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,894 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,480 miles

wheel bearing on o/s/f noisey,front brake discs corroded ,engine has slight oil leak and corrosion on chassis,advise wax oil under body.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,935 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cutting off on insides.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,340 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 NRL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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