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AD03 MUU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,594 mi
Last recorded66,594 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 66,594 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,825 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,685 miles

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,270 miles

front tyres cracking round sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 59,346 miles

large amount of oil dampness rear of engine area

rear screen wiper blade split at end

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears(H) fron ts (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 8 May 2012 59,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,055 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,948 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 MUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MUU, 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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What year was AD03 MUU registered?

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

Is AD03 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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