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AD03 CWL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,376 mi
Last recorded133,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,214 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jun 2018 126,211 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,779 miles

Nearside front tyre close to the legal limit worn bald on both edges

Slight oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,273 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,687 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort offside handbrake

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,687 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low effort offside handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,935 miles

both front and off side rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

off side rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 20 May 2013 49,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 44,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,873 miles

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

rear discs excessively corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 40,168 miles

coil springs corroded,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 37,282 miles

brake discs wearing,both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2008 30,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,109 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 19,697 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 CWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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