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AD03 OWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,703 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2023 54,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,855 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 51,800 miles

Rear Inner wing liners fitted

Nearside & Offside Rear Inner wings rusty

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,662 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 51,662 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 50,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 50,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 50,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 50,102 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,869 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 20% not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 45,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,728 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2012 35,853 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 33,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,110 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 27,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,868 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 17,868 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 OWM registered?

AD03 OWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AD03 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 OWM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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