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AD03 OWY

2003 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,276 mi
Last recorded93,276 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 93,276 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 90,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,436 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake discs are lipped.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm and wearing on inner tread area.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm and wearing on inner tread area.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,141 miles

reverse light not working

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes depressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,657 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

reversing lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 26,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,829 miles

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

n/s mirror outer cover missing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 112 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,970 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,970 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wiper blades smearing screen

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 OWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

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

Is AD03 OWY safe to buy?

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