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AD03 DNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,363 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,306 miles

aux belt worn

coil springs corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded/scored

front brake hoses deteriorated (border line pass)

front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

harsh play in offside front track rod end (border line pass)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack arm

Fail 12 Apr 2012 67,875 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,875 miles

stone chips in windscreen

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 55,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,275 miles

Both number plates delaminating.

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,165 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 DNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

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

Is AD03 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DNU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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