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AD03 GVL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 120,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,914 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,914 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,159 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake need attension.

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,406 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,406 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,659 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 GVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

AD03 GVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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