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AJ03 FBF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 55,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak possible sump ()

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2016 50,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,089 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 FBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBF, 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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What year was AJ03 FBF registered?

AJ03 FBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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