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AX03 NWR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,563 mi
Last recorded137,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 137,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,622 miles

damage to upper n/s of windscreen

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2011 83,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to upper n/s of windscreen

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,643 miles

front screen cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front screen cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,417 miles

engine oil is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

near side front door mirror glass loosly mounted.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off and near side rear outer brake pads show wear.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,315 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 43,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,034 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 37,034 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,091 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 NWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

AX03 NWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 NWR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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