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AD03 AXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,464 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 95,462 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,583 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,212 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 9 May 2017 78,131 miles

both rear tyres becoming low .

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres becoming low .

intermitant abs fault/lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,179 miles

damage to off side lower outer sill

front sub frame slightly corroded.

off side rear tyre becoming low and slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,325 miles

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

damage to off side outer lower sill.

off side front tyre getting low.

rear subframe and related suspension and braking components becoming corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,866 miles

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)

front wiperblades poor.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape & low tread.

o/s/f tyre on 3mm & inner edge low.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,881 miles

near side rear tyre becoming low.

Pass 1 May 2008 31,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,410 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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AD03 AXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AD03 AXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 AXZ registered?

AD03 AXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AD03 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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