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AD03 NEU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,649 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 82,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,934 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,513 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside gearbox oil seal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached components also corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 73,472 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking connection to fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside gearbox oil seal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached components also corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,553 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,153 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,153 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,216 miles

both front tyres cose to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 29,370 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 NEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 NEU, 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 NEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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