CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ03 CWK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOOSE,SUSPECT JUST CLIP REQUIRED? (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR REAR INNER SILL CORRODED THROUGH NEAR REAR SUSPENSION FIXING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL VERY THIN IN PLACES.

Front Exhaust mounting defective ONE FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI HANGERS SNAPPED OFF & OTHER ONE READYU TO SNAP OFF,ADVISE WILL SHORTEN LIFE OF FRONT PIPE FLEXI. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear OSF LOWER WING FIXING RUSTED THROUGH.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive OSR INNER SILL NEAR SUSPENSION FIXING HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-60X15H)(ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARS.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRING ARMS HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,670 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 93,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,632 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,725 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,877 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,482 miles

front pipe manifold at flexi weak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,680 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,790 miles

1 bulb out high level brake light

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings weak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,171 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,171 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,736 miles

Exhaustn corroded in places

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,491 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,491 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ03 CWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ03 CWK?

You can check the full history of AJ03 CWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ03 CWK registered?

AJ03 CWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AJ03 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 CWK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ03 CWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ03 CWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.