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BX03 AYU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 158,363 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 158,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 142,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 141,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 66,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 66,958 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,958 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SECURING BOLTS MISSING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2011 47,429 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,171 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,018 miles

offside front wiperblade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,805 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,441 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 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AYU, 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 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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