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AX03 TEV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,501 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 106,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,707 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,848 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 60,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,046 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,187 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 26 May 2010 41,002 miles

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

front wipers leaving screen slightly smeared

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,047 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low nsf outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,964 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 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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