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AD03 MGU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 109,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,163 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,332 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,264 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,251 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,033 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,621 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,717 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 MGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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