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AX03 NVS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,784 mi
Last recorded137,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,158 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 123,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,199 miles

Fuel tank filler neck surface rust

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door skin rusted

Rear seals surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,929 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 115,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in front screen

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,771 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

oil leaking from power steering pump

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,413 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,121 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,121 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,456 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2009 50,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,530 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,161 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 NVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NVS, 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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What year was AX03 NVS registered?

AX03 NVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is AX03 NVS safe to buy?

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