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AD03 GUG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,068 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

eml on

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,985 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Rear coil springs are both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes from flexi hose are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle exhaust heat shield is loose

Offside Rear Park brake records little effort

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe from flexi hose are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,385 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,092 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mountings (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 16,356 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 14,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,110 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 GUG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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