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AD03 NDJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,142 mi
Last recorded57,142 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 36,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,981 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 30,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,158 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 25 Oct 2010 65,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,901 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,960 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 NDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

AD03 NDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 NDJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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