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AD03 BYG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 106,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside disc contaminated with oil/grease (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded to excess

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,942 miles

EML light on indicating a fault

Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion on inner sill section

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear heavy corrosion on inner sill section

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

very heavy corrosion on clutch slave cylinder feed pipe

Fail 10 Jan 2018 101,834 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake mechanism seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holes and corrosion at spring housing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion on inner sill section

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear heavy corrosion on inner sill section

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

long travel on handbrake lever

very heavy corrosion on clutch slave cylinder feed pipe

Fail 20 Dec 2017 101,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded at spring saddle (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,145 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,112 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in steering rack output shafts

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,892 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,113 miles

advise all metal brake pipes starting to corroad

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,271 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 79,271 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,132 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,700 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

r/n/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

recommend trailing arm bushes replaced soon

Fail 4 Oct 2008 59,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

r/n/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

recommend trailing arm bushes replaced soon

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,935 miles

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

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 BYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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