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AD03 MJF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,747 mi
Last recorded60,747 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 60,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded at center and rear areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,884 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,859 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill coroded n holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrode d n holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,047 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 39,043 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 33,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 21,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2013 14,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,947 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 7,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 7,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 3,679 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front pads 70% worn discs require changing next pad change

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 10 May 2010 3,679 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front pads 70% worn discs require changing next pad change

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,732 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,445 miles

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

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

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 MJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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