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AD03 JRV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 125,628 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH ns and os (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

evidence of oil + coolant leak

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH ns and os (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

evidence of oil + coolant leak

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,163 miles

Coolant leak

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,156 miles

Engine covers / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers provided sufficent fluid at time of inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine manament lamp on dash

front exhaust bracket not attatched/bolted

Fail 2 Mar 2013 93,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine manament lamp on dash

front exhaust bracket not attatched/bolted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,400 miles

engine management warning light on.

n/s/front inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

n/s/front suspension coil spring corroded.

reverse light not working.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management warning light on.

n/s/front inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

n/s/front suspension coil spring corroded.

reverse light not working.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,154 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

both rear brake discs very corroded

brake fluid level low

exhaust cat noisy in operation

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,473 miles

Drivers wiper blade just starting to split.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,855 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,529 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Offside front tyre balding on extreme inner edge,but is still above legal tread limit.

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 JRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JRV, 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 JRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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