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AJ03 FBE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,878 mi
Last recorded137,878 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill panel corroding

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

Offside Rear sill panel corroding

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake cables deteriorating

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2020 137,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sill panel corroding

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

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

Offside Rear sill panel corroding

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake cables deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2019 134,020 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 22 Jan 2018 126,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 126,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,549 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 94,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,472 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,605 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,129 miles

front flexi hoses slikghtly twisted

front reg deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

nsr tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 55,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front flexi hoses slikghtly twisted

front reg deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

nsr tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,660 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jan 2008 33,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,006 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 19,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,677 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 FBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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