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AD03 NFC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

service brake only just met requirements

Fail 20 Dec 2017 34,950 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wear/perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wear/perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

os/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,644 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

ns sill as some dam

Fail 6 Jul 2013 7,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

ns sill as some dam

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,024 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,228 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 46,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,995 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 NFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

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

Is AD03 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 NFC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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