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AX03 TNU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,006 mi
Last recorded139,006 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Power steering cap missing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Power steering cap missing

Pass 24 May 2018 117,975 miles

Nearside Front slight body damage

Pass 24 May 2017 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 24 May 2017 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,867 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,445 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links deteriorating

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 63,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r abs wire insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,101 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 TNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc 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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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