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AY03 XBH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,568 mi
Last recorded136,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,568 miles

Coolant leak radiator leak? ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 136,568 miles

Emissions not tested engine drive belt deteriating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator leak? ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,758 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 132,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear brake reading low, 27% imbalance

Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,159 miles

Auxilary belt worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 11 Jan 2016 129,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Auxilary belt worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,443 miles

Auxilary belt deteriorated

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

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,443 miles

Auxilary belt deteriorated

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

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,256 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 120,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 108,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 94,078 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aim adjustment switch not set to zero

offside front side repeater lamp slightly loose

Fail 16 May 2011 94,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

headlamp aim adjustment switch not set to zero

offside front side repeater lamp slightly loose

Pass 10 May 2010 81,339 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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AY03 XBH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY03 XBH, 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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AY03 XBH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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