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AD03 MVU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 100,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 100,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,788 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,870 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,870 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,651 miles

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

o/s wiper split ends

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,651 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s wiper split ends

Pass 24 May 2013 77,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,748 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,897 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 MVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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