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AJ03 ERU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025
Pass 28 Nov 2024

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside NEEDS TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,560 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 88,210 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 88,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 76,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 26 May 2015 64,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 58,225 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2014 58,225 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 53,631 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 53,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 48,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2010 37,176 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 21 May 2010 37,176 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 31,147 miles

Nearside mirror damaged affecting rear view

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

Pass 29 May 2008 26,576 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 21,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,149 miles

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 ERU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 ERU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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