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AK03 ADX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,984 mi
Last recorded170,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ADX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 170,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

both Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight under body corrosion, various components

Fail 22 Jun 2018 170,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

both Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight under body corrosion, various components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 164,509 miles

Under tray fitted

Rear silencer deteriorated

Both front discs lipped

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil level low

Rear chassis is corroded out side of the prescribed area

coil spring worn Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 164,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is also soft (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front discs lipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Oil level low

Park brake has only just made its efficiency at 18%

Rear chassis is corroded out side of the prescribed area

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under tray fitted

coil spring worn Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,357 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 156,357 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,111 miles

Middle silencer detriorated

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre heavly worn on inner egde

Fail 6 Jul 2015 15,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres heavly worn on ionner edges

Middle silencer detriorated

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,042 miles

Battery warning light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle silencer deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 144,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Battery warning light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle silencer deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,646 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2012 120,830 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 107,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,060 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 93,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,283 miles

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

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

front number plate cracked.

lips on front brake discs.

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,074 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,790 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 40,174 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK03 ADX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK03 ADX, 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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AK03 ADX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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