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AD03 MTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,727 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,185 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust rubber incomplete

osf tyre worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 124,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust rubber incomplete

osf tyre worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,496 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 28,987 miles

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

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

EML light On Dash

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,366 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 MTJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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