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AD03 MHL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 141,618 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2014 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2013 133,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,872 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,087 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 90,086 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,809 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 72,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,169 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,675 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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

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

Is AD03 MHL safe to buy?

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