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AX03 TOA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front disc pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/wheelarches etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lambda emissions only just passed test advise attention

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 113,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal travel excessive and feeling spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing outer pad half the lining missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front disc pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/wheelarches etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both inner sills and various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience tyre also splitting on outer wall

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord and wire exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both inner sills and various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience tyre also splitting on outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on various parts of rear subframe and assys

slight water leak on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,930 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on various parts of rear subframe and assys

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,181 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,657 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,704 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and the o/s/r roadspring corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 52,703 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r and the o/s/r roadspring corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2009 44,434 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,925 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,800 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 TOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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