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AD03 EAJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,415 mi
Last recorded137,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 130,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 112,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2013 100,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,115 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 85,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers not self parking properly

Pass 11 May 2009 54,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,747 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 32,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2006 24,600 miles

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

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

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 EAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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