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AD03 JVU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,368 mi
Last recorded180,368 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 180,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 164,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,682 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 104,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,716 miles

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 73,716 miles

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,518 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 57,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,463 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 46,463 miles

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

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 24 May 2013 39,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,160 miles

chip in screen

Pass 26 May 2010 24,773 miles

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

near side rear tyre side walls perishing/splitting

Fail 25 May 2010 24,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre side walls perishing/splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,522 miles

Front wipers do not auto park in stop position.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,146 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 JVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 JVU registered?

AD03 JVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 JVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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