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AD03 MKX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 128,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 106,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 106,720 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 98,396 miles

Front brake pipes heavily coated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 98,396 miles

Front brake pipes heavily coated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 90,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edge

exhaust flexy heavily detiorated and has slight blow

nearside rear radius arm bush detiorating

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 May 2014 80,399 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 80,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 73,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2013 73,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 68,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 68,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside wiper torn

offside wiper torn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper torn

offside wiper torn

Fail 22 May 2010 58,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 58,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 52,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,132 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 MKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

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

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