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AD03 DKL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,890 mi
Last recorded123,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,890 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,524 miles

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

near side rear handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,954 miles

Corrosion to engine sump

OIl leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Wear to front and rear brakes discs

Fail 8 Dec 2012 105,927 miles

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

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

Corrosion to engine sump

OIl leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Wear to front and rear brakes discs

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,999 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN BADLY CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,999 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,683 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,120 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 DKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

AD03 DKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 DKL safe to buy?

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