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BX03 AEA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,986 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,238 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,006 miles

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

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

clutch bite high

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch bite high

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,446 miles

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 76,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,135 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,531 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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BX03 AEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AEA, 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 BX03 AEA registered?

BX03 AEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is BX03 AEA safe to buy?

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