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AX03 XFV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,696 mi
Last recorded158,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 158,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 158,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 149,879 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 149,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,884 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 138,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 123,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,740 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,740 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,455 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 80,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,393 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight engine oil leak from sump

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,204 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,306 miles

front tyres getting close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

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 XFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

AX03 XFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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