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AD03 DYX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,590 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too both sides Rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Foglight lense damage

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too both sides Rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Foglight lense damage

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2017 102,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box has a hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,068 miles

advise near side front brake slight corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2015 73,068 miles

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

advise near side front brake slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2014 693,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,653 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 49,896 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,197 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 DYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

AD03 DYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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