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AD03 OVS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,522 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,515 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,515 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

brake fluid on min level now advise asap

front discs poor condition on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,378 miles

NSF/OSF brake disc showing wear/grooving

NSF/OSF brake pads appear to be getting low

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,387 miles

Both front brake disc's are corroded on the inner surfaces

Exhaust mounting by catylst has corroded off

Exhaust mounting by rear subframe has corroded off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Long travel to parking brake lever

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,631 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,413 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 5,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front bumper

front exhaust mounts and centre exhaust box mount hangers corroded

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 5,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front bumper

front exhaust mounts and centre exhaust box mount hangers corroded

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 60,262 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 48,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,309 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 35,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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