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AD03 MWL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 146,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 146,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,754 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak

water leak

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,214 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Feb 2021 137,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,384 miles

1x front exhaust mount broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2020 134,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1x front exhaust mount broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,316 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 130,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,624 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,849 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to split on inner wall and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,343 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre very close to limit boarderline

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,819 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front engine vacuum pipe split

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,190 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre very close to limit boarderline

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,190 miles

o/s/r tyre very close to limit boarderline

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,883 miles

air leak from vacuum hose

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air leak from vacuum hose

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise pos oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,693 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 MWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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