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AD03 BXR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

144,341 mi
Last recorded144,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 143,153 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 143,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 141,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 141,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 137,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 133,479 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 131,995 miles

Both rear tyres tread low

Engine light on

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust box slight leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Engine Management Light On

Front Oil leak Heavy ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,035 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,950 miles

Front no plate in poor condition.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,863 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat preventing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat preventing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 100,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

rear springs rusting at base

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,186 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

rear springs rusting at base

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,114 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 47,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,488 miles

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

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 BXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AD03 BXR, 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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What year was AD03 BXR registered?

AD03 BXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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