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AX03 VCG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,631 mi
Last recorded60,631 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,631 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2022 60,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

gear box oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 42,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 33,682 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 33,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,023 miles

emissions reading within limits

engine breather pipe split- affecting emissions

n/s/f tyre- cracks to tread and wall

park brake could do with adjustment

Pass 19 May 2015 11,543 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,473 miles

hand brake slightly high

Fail 6 Jun 2012 5,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake slightly high

Pass 20 May 2011 3,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 39,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,202 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 VCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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