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AX03 XXF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,877 mi
Last recorded152,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 152,877 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 152,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 135,370 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 135,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 123,207 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,342 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 110,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,062 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,978 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2010 87,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,658 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 XXF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

AX03 XXF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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