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AX03 TTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,129 mi
Last recorded167,129 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 167,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 165,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 164,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 162,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 162,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 158,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 154,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 154,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil springs corroding / oil leaks / front discs corroding / pin hole on n/s cv boot / o/s/r tyre perishing / n/s/r tyre cutting out on edges bad

o/s/r brake pad close to limit / n/s/f ball joint boot splitting

slight wear on front tyres on inner edges / front x rear brake pipes corroding / corrosion on sub frames x suspension units

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,726 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes / corrosion on suspension units x coil springs

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroding x front discs pitting / oil leaks / o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,602 miles

OIL LEAKS / CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR DISCS / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,112 miles

BRAKE FLUILD LEVEL LITTLE LOW / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END / FRONT DISCS PITTING X CORRODING / REAR DISCS CORRODING ON INNER / OIL LEAK /

CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS X SUSPENSION UNITS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OIL LEAK / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING /

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE / TRACKING / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES / FRONT BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED UP / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS /

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,909 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R COIL SPRING / SLIGHT LEAK ON SUMP PAN / VERY SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,438 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 77,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,791 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 TTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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