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AX03 NWK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,103 mi
Last recorded125,103 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,103 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,348 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,807 miles

Front Lower Both suspension arm ball joint boots have slight leak of grease

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,388 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 98,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,136 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre low/wearing inner edge

Steering rack internals worn/noisy

Strong Advise:Offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,150 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyre tread constructions failing and treads uneven

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2013 69,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Rear number plate deteriorated and requires attention

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,337 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Rear number plate deteriorated and requires attention

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,352 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:Power steering fluid low

STRONG ADVISORY:Rear numberplate deriorating

Stone damage to treads

Various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres show perishment and age

STRONG ADVISORY:Power steering fluid low

STRONG ADVISORY:Rear numberplate deriorating

Stone damage to treads

Various oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,720 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 NWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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