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AD03 MXT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,981 mi
Last recorded173,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 173,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 170,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear surface rust rear axle

Pass 21 Jul 2017 164,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 164,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 164,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 158,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 86,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,811 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,038 miles

abs light on before test was carried out but went out and stayed out at the start of test

Pass 21 May 2011 66,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,741 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 MXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

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

Is AD03 MXT safe to buy?

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