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AJ03 ETD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ETD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,339 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,767 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2019 87,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,492 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,578 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limits

both rear tyres worn close to limits

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,170 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 22,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ETD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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