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AD03 MGE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,546 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 116,543 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount - sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount - sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 109,841 miles

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded.

Fail 26 May 2016 109,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 101,208 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,097 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r/ wheel brg slightly rougf

Pass 16 May 2013 85,131 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 76,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,416 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,415 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 52,304 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,867 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 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

AD03 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AD03 MGE safe to buy?

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