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AD03 BXU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,845 mi
Last recorded23,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 23,845 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,774 miles

Offside mirror cover

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

n/s parking brake

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Jan 2016 14,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror cover

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

n/s parking brake

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2015 6,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Jan 2015 6,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 3,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre wearing in waves

Fail 23 Jan 2014 3,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre wearing in waves

Pass 7 Jan 2013 2,345 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 94 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Naerside rear seatbelt fraying slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seatbelt fraying slightly

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 26,514 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 BXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BXU, 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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AD03 BXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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