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AX03 NWC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018

ALL 4 coil springs corroded

ALL visible brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

rear heat shields slightly loose

Pass 19 Jun 2017 185,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 174,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 156,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,648 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,134 miles

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

O/S door mirror slightly cracked

O/S/F tyre tread getting low (3-4mm) 195/60R15

exhaust system corroding

handbrake travel long

power steering fluid level close to minimum

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

O/S door mirror slightly cracked

O/S/F tyre tread getting low (3-4mm) 195/60R15

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroding

handbrake travel long

power steering fluid level close to minimum

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,539 miles

N/S/R tyre outer side wall perished

O/S door mirror glass slightly cracked

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded & lipped

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre outer side wall perished

O/S door mirror glass slightly cracked

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded & lipped

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,579 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s door mirror glass slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,499 miles

offside door mirror

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,443 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 NWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

AX03 NWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AX03 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 NWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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