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AX03 VDA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,868 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limits

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,902 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,781 miles

rear number plate for condition

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,658 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,138 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 VDA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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