MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear silencer deteriorated
Under tray fitted
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
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
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
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
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
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)
both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish
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)
both rear tyres worn on inside edge
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
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.
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
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)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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