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AD03 MXS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,078 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 141,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,054 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet latch not fully latching

Fail 18 Aug 2014 129,130 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet latch not fully latching

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,056 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 120,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

mist of oil around steering rack

o/s door mirror held on with tape

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm front bushs starting to seperate + slight movement

poss slight exhaust blow from front flexi-pipe area

Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

mist of oil around steering rack

o/s door mirror held on with tape

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm front bushs starting to seperate + slight movement

poss slight exhaust blow from front flexi-pipe area

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,991 miles

damp around powersteering rack

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,113 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 87,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,874 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,481 miles

Both rear tyres show cracking at tread to side walls.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,610 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 MXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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