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307D169

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration307D169
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 75,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,367 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 63,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 59,060 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 59,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 55,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,866 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 47,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,993 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,616 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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307D169 is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 307D169, 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 307D169 registered?

307D169 is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for 307D169 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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