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AX03 VBC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,499 miles

Front Wiper motor faulty but clearing screen

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 93,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking At or above fuel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wiper motor faulty but clearing screen

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,447 miles

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,447 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift from steering rack inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,916 miles

offside mirror damage

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside mirror damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,579 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,817 miles

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 VBC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 VBC registered?

AX03 VBC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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