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AD03 MVG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view n/s and inside (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and rotation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,780 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

there is a small cut in the n/s/f outer tyre wall, and it is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,962 miles

*Wear/play in o/s steering rack inner tie bar joint.*

Both front lower ball joint gaiters damaged/split.

Child seat firred to o/s/r ( belt not fully tested. )

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,961 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

*Wear/play in o/s steering rack inner tie bar joint.*

Both front lower ball joint gaiters damaged/split.

Child seat firred to o/s/r ( belt not fully tested. )

Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

various body damage

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various body damage

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2011 23,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,204 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat

o/s/f tyre 2mm and low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,541 miles

body damage

minor play at front wheels

nsf disc starting to corrode

nsr sear belt not fully inspected due to kid seat

Fail 12 Jul 2008 54,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,635 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 46,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2006 36,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

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

Is AD03 MVG safe to buy?

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