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BX03 AAU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,915 mi
Last recorded118,915 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 118,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both hub carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap corroded(not loose) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end nut corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides(inner arches and sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 118,913 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both hub carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap corroded(not loose) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end nut corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides(inner arches and sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 112,260 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

heavy corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 25 May 2016 104,048 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 104,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 95,667 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 95,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 86,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 May 2013 78,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 71,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 64,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,892 miles

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

rear tyres slighty carcks inside and outsidewalls

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,336 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)

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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BX03 AAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX03 AAU, 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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BX03 AAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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