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AJ03 EOV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,254 mi
Last recorded95,254 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,352 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,721 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,951 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,299 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,500 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,443 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 EOV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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