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AD03 CNV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,507 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,181 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,179 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 73,696 miles

rear springs corroding

back box deteriorating

corrosion to brake pipes

n/s/r handbrake not fully off

oil leak on engine

oil level on minimum

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2013 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

back box deteriorating

corrosion to brake pipes

n/s/r handbrake not fully off

oil leak on engine

oil level on minimum

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

rear springs corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,690 miles

corroded brake pipes o/s lower bulkhead area

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,690 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

corroded brake pipes o/s lower bulkhead area

front brake discs and pads badly worn

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,466 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,468 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 CNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CNV, 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 CNV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AD03 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 CNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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