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AD03 MMU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,581 mi
Last recorded17,581 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,581 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 16,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 14,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,025 miles

Front and rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,459 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 11,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 8,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,984 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 72,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 46,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 36,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2006 36,325 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 MMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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