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AD03 MJX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,792 mi
Last recorded119,792 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,792 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 119,771 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,457 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 113,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,192 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,274 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded & detatched.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,274 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded & detatched.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,472 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,472 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,702 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,060 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 93,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 85,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,545 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 8 Jun 2010 73,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,286 miles

brake fluid test red

Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,252 miles

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

brake fluid test red

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,325 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 8 Jun 2007 58,139 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Damage to Nearside Rear Sill

Front Wipers Smearing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,267 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 MJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

AD03 MJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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