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A12 PDT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,370 mi
Last recorded173,370 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 173,370 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 173,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 168,929 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,712 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 163,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 157,197 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 157,189 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusted.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,827 miles

Both front brake pipes to hoses rusting.

Front to rear brake pipes rusting at rear.

Nearside rear brake disc rusting.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,648 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 135,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,371 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 124,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,131 miles

No wheel trims fitted. Near side rear and off side front.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 111,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No wheel trims fitted. Near side rear and off side front.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,912 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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A12 PDT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A12 PDT, 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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A12 PDT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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