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AX03 XZD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,065 mi
Last recorded110,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,065 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 106,170 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe mounts rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe poor condition, and has slight blow.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe poor condition, and has slight blow.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front bracket on front of centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 21 Jul 2017 86,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front bracket on front of centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,406 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,052 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,538 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,979 miles

N/S/R tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/R parking sensor wire insecure,sensor missing.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 27 Aug 2008 20,245 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,429 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,738 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 XZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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