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AD03 NDG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,613 mi
Last recorded153,613 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 153,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,986 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 145,986 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r sill

handbrake travel

n/s/f o/s/f tyre worn on edges

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 6 Aug 2019 139,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r sill

handbrake travel

n/s/f o/s/f tyre worn on edges

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,822 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 130,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,887 miles

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

all road springs rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 126,887 miles

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

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

all road springs rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,816 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2015 116,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust corroded thin

engine oil level found low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust corroded thin

engine oil level found low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,560 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,676 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,942 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,887 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,729 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,729 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,647 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,045 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,045 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 NDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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