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AD03 VJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 111,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,094 miles

Both front tyres perishing on inner walls.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,628 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 13,425 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 VJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

AD03 VJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VJE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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