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AD03 OWX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 55,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 49,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 44,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 43,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,501 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 40,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction taped over illuminated lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,886 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust various areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust various areas (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on the side of sump pan. ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,237 miles

EML Light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,052 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated and wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre is deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,257 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,309 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

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 OWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

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

Is AD03 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 OWX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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