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AD03 ECJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,461 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 129,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 111,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 111,650 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,532 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and tread down to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,874 miles

bottom ball joints rubber slit and leaking

coil springs rusty

head lights slight loose

knock from steering

oil leak

tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom ball joints rubber slit and leaking

coil springs rusty

head lights slight loose

knock from steering

oil leak

tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,068 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,489 miles

Rear tailgate struts U/S.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 77,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tailgate struts U/S.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,922 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 ECJ 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 58.8%.

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 ECJ, 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 AD03 ECJ registered?

AD03 ECJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is AD03 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ECJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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