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AD03 DJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,131 mi
Last recorded11,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,131 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

DAMAGE TO FRONT END, RADIATOR AND SUPPORT MEMBER

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn NOISY (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 11,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL HOLED (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

DAMAGE TO FRONT END, RADIATOR AND SUPPORT MEMBER

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn NOISY (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,518 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 2,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 104,023 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,088 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,896 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,896 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2006 42,214 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 DJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJX, 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 DJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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