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AD03 GUF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 120,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,291 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,054 miles

rusty reart discs

Fail 18 Dec 2012 104,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rusty reart discs

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,400 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 95,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,042 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 88,042 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,354 miles

Intercooler pipe split

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 60,286 miles

Front bumper damaged O/S

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,823 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 GUF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel 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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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