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AD03 VUC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,686 mi
Last recorded130,686 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,686 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain engine speed within limits (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded at spring mountings

exhaust deteriated at front flexible

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2016 122,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded at spring mountings

exhaust deteriated at front flexible

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 119,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,574 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 115,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,729 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 VUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUC, 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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AD03 VUC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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