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AD03 MLN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,566 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 36,615 miles

advise engine light on dash

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracked

advise offside rear brake pipe corroded above fuel tank

Fail 22 May 2012 36,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise engine light on dash

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracked

advise offside rear brake pipe corroded above fuel tank

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,852 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,292 miles

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

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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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