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BX03 AEE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front side light slightly dim

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,746 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven and slightly blistered

slight roughness offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 6 Apr 2013 80,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn uneven and slightly blistered

slight roughness offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,531 miles

nearside rear suspension lower tie bar bush slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 65,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,381 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit at two mm

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,213 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 27,213 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,011 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 AEE 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 66.7%.

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 BX03 AEE, 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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What year was BX03 AEE registered?

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

Is BX03 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 AEE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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