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AV03 JDJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,373 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 104,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,707 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Lower GENERAL RUST UNDER VEHICLES BODY

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,616 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicles body

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,779 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,634 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,576 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,925 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,399 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

near side front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2012 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side front tyre bald on inside edge

Off side rear tyre perished

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

near side front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,746 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,524 miles

osf tyre is on 2mm on the outer edge

p/a/steering pump is leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,538 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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AV03 JDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV03 JDJ, 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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AV03 JDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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