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BX03 AEM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,184 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,101 miles

air bag light illuminated on dash no obvious sign of a fault

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view vision

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2015 125,099 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light illuminated on dash no obvious sign of a fault

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view vision

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,741 miles

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner faces

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner faces

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Fail 10 May 2013 111,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 111,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 104,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 97,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 78,865 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,300 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,810 miles

slight oil leak from air conditioning pump.

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 AEM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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