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AD03 MLL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,436 mi
Last recorded145,436 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner and outer sill slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 139,080 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,398 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 132,398 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,007 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,105 miles

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 68,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 59,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 49,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,365 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 33,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,680 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 MLL 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 76.2%.

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

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