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AD03 MMA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,028 mi
Last recorded130,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 119,390 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 119,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 112,756 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2017 107,055 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 100,957 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 100,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 94,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 79,911 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 79,911 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,250 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,479 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 1,418 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,162 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 35,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MMA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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