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AD03 VJP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,984 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slight wear

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,507 miles

front brake discs slight wear

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,216 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 56,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,151 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,151 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,354 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 23 May 2008 39,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,969 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,559 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,559 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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

AD03 VJP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AD03 VJP safe to buy?

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