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AD03 XXV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,769 mi
Last recorded126,769 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,769 miles

Eml illuminated

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 20 Feb 2017 126,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Eml illuminated

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriorated at front joint

offside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust deteriorated at front joint

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,354 miles

nearside front tyre has a crack to inner sidewall not reaching cords

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 107,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,447 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML illuminated

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,698 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty

damage to windscreen

front brake discs thin

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,769 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 518,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 518,934 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 XXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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