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AD03 MVA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,247 mi
Last recorded83,247 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 83,247 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wings both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills undersealed and repaired

Fail 5 Jun 2020 72,139 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills undersealed and repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch,floor & suspension arms. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, floor & suspension arms. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch,floor & suspension arms. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, floor & suspension arms. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,970 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 64,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,415 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,415 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 61,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 61,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,212 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,824 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,843 miles

advise inner edges of nearside front and rear wheels slightly dented and may cause vibration.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 40,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,284 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 MVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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