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BX03 AEL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,760 mi
Last recorded75,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 75,760 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,148 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,809 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,809 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,450 miles

both front tyres wearing inner treads

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,029 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,036 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,114 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,071 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 29,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,049 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 AEL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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