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AJ03 CWM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,311 mi
Last recorded100,311 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,311 miles

corrosion to exhaust and hangers

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to front and rear sub frame and suspension

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,311 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust and hangers

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to front and rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,399 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to inner sills and underside

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,389 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to inner sills and underside

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,894 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 6 Jan 2016 93,894 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,769 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,359 miles

offside front tyre has a deep cut inthe tread area but is less than 25mm in length

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ03 CWM, 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 CWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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