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AD03 GVC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,017 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edge areas

n/s/ mirror glass broken,vehicle has centre mirror

o/s outer sill has areas corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,610 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,916 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion upper inner rear sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,689 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,876 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,405 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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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