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AD03 NEY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,592 mi
Last recorded111,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,592 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 111,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,333 miles

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant cap stained

exhaust corroded

front wishbone and rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,333 miles

coolant cap stained

exhaust corroded

front wishbone and rear trailing arm bushes split

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2014 92,661 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 89,369 miles

front number plate faded

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s/r bearing

Pass 14 May 2012 84,827 miles

18% imbalance on front brakes

both front coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 21 May 2011 81,908 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 78,951 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,561 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 May 2009 70,561 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 May 2008 59,443 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 59,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,803 miles

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

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 NEY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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