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AX03 NVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,995 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf bottom arm gaitor cable tied on and semi insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf bottom arm gaitor cable tied on and semi insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

4 Stud Vented brake discs worn and close to maximum wear limit.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,884 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,195 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 NVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NVD, 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 NVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 NVD safe to buy?

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