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BX03 AEK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 123,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 120,047 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 114,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 114,527 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s hand brake poor

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 69,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,303 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 AEK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

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

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