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841 JOE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration841 JOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,701 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are low on inner edges,[put on rear] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,585 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 59,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,052 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 50,045 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,073 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,241 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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841 JOE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 841 JOE, 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 841 JOE registered?

841 JOE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for 841 JOE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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