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AD03 NCE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 123,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,095 miles

Oil leak ()

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust mounts deteriorated

front and rear number plates deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust mounts deteriorated

front and rear number plates deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,600 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,657 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 76,657 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,826 miles

both front tyres worn to limet 1.6

both rear tyres worn ohn edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,038 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 40,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,838 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 NCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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