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AD03 MPZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,874 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,750 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,041 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,378 miles

all rear suspension components corroded, wishbones and subframe surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,370 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill end (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension components corroded, wishbones and subframe surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

oil level very low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,714 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both offside front and nearside front tyres cracking in tyre tread

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot struts do not support boot

Pass 12 May 2011 84,700 miles

Both rear tyre has many small splits with slight exposure of ply/cords. Not 25mm or more. Advise replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 65,955 miles

front tyres have 0.4mm and 1.4mm tread left.

Fail 29 May 2007 65,955 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front tyres have 0.4mm and 1.4mm tread left.

Pass 24 May 2006 63,874 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 MPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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