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AY03 XCS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,658 mi
Last recorded92,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisy when rotated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,048 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)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,402 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,809 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank breather pipe damaged.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,865 miles

fuel tank breather pipe damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,463 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 XCS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY03 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 XCS registered?

AY03 XCS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AY03 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XCS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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