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AD03 JWY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,603 mi
Last recorded160,603 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 160,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 160,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield lose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 140,462 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 140,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch to boot floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch to boot floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,590 miles

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

mill light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 119,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

mill light on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,287 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,998 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,156 miles

power steering rack appears slightly damp

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,611 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 JWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

AD03 JWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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