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AD03 VJG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,238 mi
Last recorded160,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,238 miles

corrosion to under body and components

temp. repair carried out to rear exhaust system

Fail 27 Jul 2015 160,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,843 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 147,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 135,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 121,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 67,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,860 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 VJG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

AD03 VJG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 VJG safe to buy?

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