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AD03 MYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,009 mi
Last recorded159,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 159,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,862 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 150,660 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box blowing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 132,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 124,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate poor.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 114,879 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 114,879 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 98,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,382 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 92,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 May 2010 87,349 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 26 May 2009 81,449 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,309 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 19 Jun 2007 62,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,256 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 MYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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