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AD03 NKS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,013 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Oct 2014 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,901 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,289 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 NKS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

AD03 NKS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is AD03 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 NKS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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