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AD03 MHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 139,297 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 124,558 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,294 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,862 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 45,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 38,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,210 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes/inner sills/chassis

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,098 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)

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,987 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 10,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,100 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 MHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 MHU registered?

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

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