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AD03 MXH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,920 mi
Last recorded135,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,920 miles

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

bolt loose on offside front sub frame

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,920 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 127,920 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 105,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 93,711 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,343 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,343 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,830 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,720 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,244 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 MXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

Is AD03 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MXH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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