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AD03 JUU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,217 mi
Last recorded165,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 165,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

front bumper and lining insecure

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

subframe rear crossmember and body had surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2020 165,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

front bumper and lining insecure

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

subframe rear crossmember and body had surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 159,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded below servo + rear filler pipes ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front + rear brake pipes corroded

front brakes imbalanced/discs corroded

o/s rack boot twisted

o/s/f bumper/inner arch liner damage/insecure

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

subframes,suspension,rear inner sills,rear inner arches+ shock mounts behind covers,previous sill repairs-all corroded/marginal condition

Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch area holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded below servo area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded below servo + rear filler pipes ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front + rear brake pipes corroded

front brakes imbalanced/discs corroded

o/s rack boot twisted

o/s/f bumper/inner arch liner damage/insecure

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

subframes,suspension,rear inner sills,rear inner arches+ shock mounts behind covers,previous sill repairs-all corroded/marginal condition

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,953 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN WELDED

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 148,540 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to the legal limit ,nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

nearside rear road wheel has a slight distortion

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 148,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres wearing close to the legal limit ,nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

nearside rear road wheel has a slight distortion

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

rear pads low and discs corroded on inner friction surface

Pass 30 Jun 2016 136,687 miles

brake fluid level on min / damage to n/s sill / oil leaks / o/s rack boot twisting

n/s/r wheel damaged / corrosion on suspension units x subframes

slight twist on o/s/r flexi hose / slight stepping on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 114,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 29 May 2015 114,005 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,539 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO 1.6 MM AND IS STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,779 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,295 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,234 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,167 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 JUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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