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AD03 DVG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,317 mi
Last recorded120,317 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,317 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,350 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 109,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,348 miles

Two front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox damp with oil

nearside front steering rack boot damp with fluid

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,490 miles

chip in screen

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 79,480 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,370 miles

chip in screen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,425 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,115 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,509 miles

Rear seat belts not tested, seats folded away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,729 miles

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

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

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 DVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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