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AG03 JXE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,710 mi
Last recorded187,710 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 187,710 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 187,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 184,938 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 184,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 182,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front gearbox seal seeping oil, should replace.

bothside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

bothside front wishbone ball joints significant amount of play,marginal pass.

front exhaust has a small leak of gas could be manifold gasket or flex pipe .

Fail 4 Jun 2019 182,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, corroded trough in place. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box holed trough, badly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front to rear exhaust systems been repaired in many places, should be replaced.

Offside Front gearbox seal seeping oil, should replace.

bothside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

bothside front wishbone ball joints significant amount of play,marginal pass.

Pass 24 May 2018 180,176 miles

Front to rear exhaust systems repaired in many places, and leak small amount of gas in places. should repair.

Nearside Front brake disc scored.

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wall cracking.

Nearside Rear outer sill badly corroded in places, marginal pass.

Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose corroded.

brake fluid reservoir, low.

Fail 23 May 2018

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside front. (3.5 (a))

Front to rear exhaust systems repaired in many places, and leak small amount of gas in places. should repair.

Nearside Front brake disc scored.

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wall cracking.

Nearside Rear outer sill badly corroded in places, marginal pass.

Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose corroded.

brake fluid reservoir, low.

Pass 25 May 2017 176,922 miles

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes corroded, within clip holders.

Nearside Rear brake pipe along , near heat shield brake pipe badly corroded, should replace.

Offside Front brake pipe along chassi rail very corroded ,very marginal pass, should replace asap.

bothside front tyres inner shoulder badly worn ,marginal pass. should replace.

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and play, should replace.

centre section exhaust pipe leak small amount of gas.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 165,436 miles

Offside Front along chassi leg to brake caliper ,brake pipe very corroded ,very marginal pass,should replace.

Offside Front to rear within clip brake pipe,s corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 165,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section due to clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support mounting both broken off, can be welded. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split small end. broken. (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split small end , broken. (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front along chassi leg to brake caliper ,brake pipe very corroded ,very marginal pass,should replace.

Offside Front to rear within clip brake pipe,s corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 150,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 150,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 123,581 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 123,494 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,237 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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AG03 JXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG03 JXE, 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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AG03 JXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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