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AD03 MWE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,925 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,982 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are lipped

n/s wiper blade smears

n/s/r tyre tread cracking on the inner edge

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,217 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 24,217 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

AD03 MWE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AD03 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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