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AD03 NCC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 132,674 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 127,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 127,095 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 117,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,237 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 111,237 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 94,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,656 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,547 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 2,358 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 Jun 2006 28,493 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 NCC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

AD03 NCC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 NCC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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