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BX03 AEN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 123,613 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2018 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,553 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking correctly (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by wheel arch and seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part shock absorber bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by wheel arch and seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

brake fluid at minimum

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,597 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,526 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn/pitted causing fluctuation

Front brake pads worn thin

Knocking noise from clutch, goes when pedal is applied

Noise from osr brake when applied in RBT

nsr tyre cracked & perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leaking from thermostat, inspection advised

Front brake discs heavily worn/pitted causing fluctuation

Front brake pads worn thin

Knocking noise from clutch, goes when pedal is applied

Noise from osr brake when applied in RBT

Rear wiper blade split

nsr tyre cracked & perished

Fail 21 Nov 2014 105,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,287 miles

radiator insecure suported only by hose o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,978 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 AEN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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