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AD03 MTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 60,357 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 51,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 43,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 35,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 23,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 19,600 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion and front shockers and coil springs

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 11,784 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs scored and partly corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 10,028 miles

nearside front brake discs partly corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2014 8,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low

slight corrosion on nearside front brake discs

slight white furring on brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2013 6,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres close to the markers

front brake discs corroded from inside

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2012 5,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 4,170 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 4,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2010 3,211 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 3,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 1,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 27,268 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,048 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 MTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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