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AX03 XDV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,555 mi
Last recorded155,555 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 155,555 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside park brake efficiency low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 155,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside park brake efficiency low

Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 131,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,620 miles

Advise chipped screen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,520 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 XDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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