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AX03 TRV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,357 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 81,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,820 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 77,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,543 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,983 miles

sump heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise that the front discs are worn

Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise that the front discs are worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,283 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,356 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,626 miles

offside front tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,052 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)

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 TRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

AX03 TRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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