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AD03 MXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 112,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 106,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 96,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,146 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 89,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,203 miles

O/S/F WIPER SMEERING SLIGHTLY

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,497 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)

handbrake travel

Pass 19 May 2006 44,956 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 MXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

AD03 MXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 MXJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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