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AD03 MXL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,811 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Mar 2019 111,811 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to OSF sill outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to OSF sill outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,233 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,233 miles

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

Oil leak ()

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,414 miles

exhaust shield loose

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and arms

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust shield loose

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and arms

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,042 miles

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,042 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs poor on inner faces

Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs poor on inner faces

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,771 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,843 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,434 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,434 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,093 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 MXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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