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AX03 VEA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 107,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise n/s handbrake low

Pass 14 Dec 2024 105,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 98,743 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,745 miles

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

advise rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2020 96,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,454 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise lowered

Pass 11 May 2018 85,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 84,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

frt bumper broken & adrift exh heat plate adrift

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,679 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak

n/s fog lamp missing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,516 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,981 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,082 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 VEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

AX03 VEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is AX03 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 VEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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