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AD03 MLY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,991 mi
Last recorded18,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,991 miles

Engine management light staying on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Ofside front tyre on legal limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Ofside front tyre on legal limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,734 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 10,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 53,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,694 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,655 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 MLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

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

Is AD03 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MLY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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