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AD03 MKA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,458 miles

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 102,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion of front and rear subframes

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,268 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion of front and rear subframes

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,910 miles

Surface corrosion of front and rear subframes

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,909 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,355 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

windscreen cracked but not into swept area

Fail 3 Jun 2017 67,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

windscreen cracked but not into swept area

Pass 12 May 2016 50,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust mounts corroded

sight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 30,931 miles

All springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake discs/pads worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,488 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 40,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,976 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 MKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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