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AD03 OVV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,181 mi
Last recorded174,181 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 174,181 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 174,181 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 163,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 163,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 153,249 miles

LOW ENGINE OIL

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 153,249 miles

LOW ENGINE OIL

Fail 15 May 2013 144,205 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 144,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 125,304 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 108,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 108,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 90,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2009 74,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,944 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 OVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

Is AD03 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 OVV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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