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AJ03 EXN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,483 mi
Last recorded133,483 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,483 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2015 133,483 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2014 113,992 miles

front tyres starting to wearlow on inner tread

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2014 113,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres starting to wearlow on inner tread

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,134 miles

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

slight low effort on n/s parking brake

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,070 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 89,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,421 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 EXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EXN, 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

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What year was AJ03 EXN registered?

AJ03 EXN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is AJ03 EXN safe to buy?

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