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AD03 OWV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,345 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,070 miles

rear metal brakepipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 86,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 83,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,127 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,453 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 28,453 miles

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

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 OWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

AD03 OWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 OWV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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