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AD03 OWH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower wing rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,529 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Offside Front Lower WING RUSTING

REAR WASHER PIPE LEAKING INTO CAR

Fail 8 Jun 2018 44,529 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Offside Front Lower WING RUSTING

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

REAR WASHER PIPE LEAKING INTO CAR

Pass 23 May 2017 41,187 miles

ALL front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

BOTH rear tyres heavily feathered on inner tread recommend wheel alignment

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

rear heat shield coming loose

Fail 23 May 2017 41,187 miles

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

ALL front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

BOTH rear tyres heavily feathered on inner tread recommend wheel alignment

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

rear heat shield coming loose

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 35,903 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,358 miles

rear wiper blade is splitting

Pass 28 May 2010 17,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,680 miles

front wipers hitting scuttle panel + not fully sweeping screen

Pass 30 May 2008 67,098 miles

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 1 Jun 2007 55,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,102 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 OWH 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 87.5%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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