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AD03 OVU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,151 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,926 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 126,926 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,589 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 118,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 113,815 miles

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Aug 2014 109,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 92,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 85,260 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 85,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 78,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,211 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 OVU 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 75%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

AD03 OVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AD03 OVU safe to buy?

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