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AG03 JZX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 139,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing outer edge strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 139,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone / coil spring cradle chalk marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing outer edge strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,930 miles

Coolant leak REQUIRES ATTENTION ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp temporary repair

Oil leak, but not excessive REQUIRES ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES sills / inner wheel arches slightly corroded

all visible brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine noisey

heat shield loose underside of car

Fail 3 Jul 2018 131,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Coolant leak REQUIRES ATTENTION ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REQUIRES ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES sills / inner wheel arches slightly corroded

all visible brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine noisey

heat shield loose underside of car

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 122,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 122,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,359 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 105,357 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,868 miles

child seat nearside rear

exhaust manifold flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,595 miles

child seat nearside rear

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,581 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,400 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,191 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)

both front wipers may need changing soon

Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,135 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 40,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,066 miles

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

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

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 JZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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