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AD03 CVG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,810 mi
Last recorded64,810 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 64,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front+rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 64,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,164 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,163 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,555 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

heat protect shield above the rear exhaust box unsecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 61,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

heat protect shield above the rear exhaust box unsecure

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full test

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full test

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,682 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 43,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,406 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,710 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 8,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 32,682 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 CVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

AD03 CVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 CVG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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