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AD03 MLV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,774 miles

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,076 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch is slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre is scrubbing slightly on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill backs slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch is slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre is scrubbing slightly on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill backs slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,221 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and is scrubbing slightly ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,075 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,101 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 45,559 miles

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

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

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,947 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 36,144 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 31,625 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 May 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,371 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 MLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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