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AD03 GSU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,655 mi
Last recorded144,655 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 144,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,265 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded will need repair soon

Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,265 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust bracket corroded will need repair soon

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,398 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 92,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,192 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,927 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,432 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 GSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 GSU registered?

AD03 GSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AD03 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 GSU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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