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AD03 VHE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 138,018 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-body panels fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 133,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 128,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant leak header bottle

under-body panels fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,622 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jul 2015 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,015 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers do not self park

Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wipers do not self park

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,567 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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 21 Jul 2008 66,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,443 miles

N/S/F 2 MM 195/60/15V

O/S/F 3MM

TRACKING

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,731 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 VHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

AD03 VHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AD03 VHE safe to buy?

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