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AD03 XYB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 33,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and few chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,631 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,226 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre, Slight Damage on Outer Sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2017 9,391 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 9,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,941 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 XYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

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

Is AD03 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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