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AX03 VDD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 139,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 128,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 117,047 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2014 117,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2013 103,557 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 103,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,088 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 VDD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

AX03 VDD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AX03 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VDD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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