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AD03 CJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,710 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 124,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,792 miles

Brakes ; Discs corroded / pitted , both rear

Brakes ; Pipe corroded , by hose , Nearside rear

Engine ; Oil level , Over filled & Coolant level was low

Lighting ; Reverse lamps not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration ; Number plate characters faded , Rear

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,336 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front & Rear 11 %

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin , close to limit 1.5 mm

Registration ; Rear number plate characters fading

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,336 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front & Rear 11 %

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin , close to limit 1.5 mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration ; Rear number plate characters fading

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,110 miles

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 13 %

Tyres ; n/s/f tread at wear limit

Wheel nuts covered , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,009 miles

engine warwing light on dash

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear arm bushes slightly perished

rear brake discs pitted

slight coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on dash

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on dash

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine man lamp on

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,226 miles

engine man lamp on

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,386 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R Brake Discs Inner Face Wasted.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,483 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2009 82,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have slight stonecut damage in places

slight dampness under air conditioning pump area

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,948 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 CJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

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

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