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AD03 MTX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,180 mi
Last recorded48,180 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,180 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, slightly cracked/perished 195/60R15 88H Michelin EnergySaver (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, slightly cracked/perished 195/60R15 88H Michelin EnergySaver (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 31,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 18,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,565 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,853 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 6,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,919 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 MTX 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 81%.

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

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