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AD03 CZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 135,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front wearing edge on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,949 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,053 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread. 195/60/r15-88V

Fail 21 Sep 2013 105,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread. 195/60/r15-88V

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,694 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear o/side tyre slight perrishing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,233 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,233 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 45,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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 CZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

AD03 CZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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