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AD03 MXK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,090 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe deteriated with slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe deteriated with slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,464 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine / gearbox steady mounting deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door window does not open

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine / gearbox steady mounting deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door window does not open

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,473 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine diagnostic light displayed

Fail 30 May 2017 95,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine diagnostic light displayed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,121 miles

Rear anti roll bar links perishing

Engine management light on (EML)

Front wipers wont auto park

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring corroding

Offside Front Window doesn't operate

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine diagnostic warning light displayed

front wiper arms auto park faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,344 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT on

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

front brake pads worn to approx,5-6mm

offisde drive shaft seal leaking

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2014 80,344 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn to approx,5-6mm

offisde drive shaft seal leaking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,597 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slightly damp o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,709 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 MXK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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