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AX03 NVV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arches x2 (5.2.6)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake a little tight, but not affecting brake effort

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward large bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake a little tight, but not affecting brake effort

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward large bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,278 miles

Both front brake discs badly pitted on inner face.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake pads close to minimum thickness.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,586 miles

both rear forward suspension bushes slightly perished

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty on the insides

heat shield insecure at the rear

n/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,627 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,381 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,631 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front brake disc heavily pitted on inner face

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

weap from power steering spindle seal

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,472 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,206 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,925 miles

Rear wiper split

Slight c orrosion on rear discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,512 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 NVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc 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 NVV, 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 NVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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