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AX03 XEA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,701 mi
Last recorded97,701 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,117 miles

near side sill is dented

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,293 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,667 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,188 miles

front brake pads looking low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,647 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

AX03 XEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is AX03 XEA safe to buy?

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