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AX03 XFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,698 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 131,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 128,163 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 128,161 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,079 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 123,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 117,644 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 117,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

Engine oil pan heavily corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f wiper blade streaking windscreen.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,073 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,073 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,464 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,926 miles

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)

damp with fluid around power steering pump with oil slightly

front of engine and gearbox damp with oil

front wipers not self parking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,442 miles

front wipers not self parking.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,088 miles

front wipers not self parking

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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 XFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

AX03 XFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 XFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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