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AD03 MUB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,225 mi
Last recorded68,225 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

lower gearbox mounting covered in oil bushes starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2024 66,938 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to do test coolant header tank leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

lower gearbox mounting covered in oil bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2023 65,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 65,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 58,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 58,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,220 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 44,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,525 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 MUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 MUB registered?

AD03 MUB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AD03 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MUB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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