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AJ03 CWG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,559 mi
Last recorded89,559 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulkhead above steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 89,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulkhead above steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 72,221 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear under floor/centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

Pass 20 May 2015 69,032 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 63,842 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

main front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded in clips

Fail 21 May 2014 63,840 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions to clean to test

main front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded in clips

Pass 22 May 2013 56,212 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,742 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 32,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2010 24,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,280 miles

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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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AJ03 CWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ03 CWG, 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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AJ03 CWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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