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AD03 MXX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,609 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s + n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,201 miles

o/s + n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2014 89,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,884 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 19 Jan 2012 70,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,453 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has asmall cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,453 miles

nearside rear tyre has asmall cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,583 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 MXX 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 72.2%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

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

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