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AX03 VCV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,887 mi
Last recorded195,887 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 195,887 miles

o/s door mirror slight damage

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2020 195,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s door mirror slight damage

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 192,528 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 192,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 187,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 181,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 176,836 miles

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 167,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 167,978 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil level low, topped up

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 148,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,880 miles

Engine oil level was slightly low, topped up

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 129,880 miles

Engine oil level was slightly low, topped up

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,189 miles

Clutch pedal antislip split

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,099 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,099 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,129 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 3 Oct 2008 58,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,215 miles

engine covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,680 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 VCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

AX03 VCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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