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AX03 XFD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

363,183 mi
Last recorded363,183 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 363,183 miles

Nearside rack arm slight

Offside Front door opening mech deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 2 Feb 2019 363,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rack arm slight

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

Offside Front door opening mech deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 6 Feb 2018 354,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot support struts weak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 354,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps are on (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps are on (1.2.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot support struts weak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 348,880 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak ()

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

boot support struts weak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 348,880 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

boot support struts weak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 344,044 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mount deteriotated

Fail 16 Jan 2016 344,044 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount deteriotated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 336,760 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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 31 Jan 2015 336,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 318,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 318,762 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 307,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 307,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,680 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,396 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009
Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,499 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,402 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,804 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 XFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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