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AJ03 FGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,205 mi
Last recorded79,205 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,205 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 79,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,739 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 75,739 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,519 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 65,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,725 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 60,725 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,968 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated by hand.

Fail 2 May 2018 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated by hand.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,039 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 29,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 29,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,422 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 17,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,655 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,313 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,173 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear psds low and long handbrake travle

some damage to n/sr tailgate and bumper

Fail 4 Apr 2008 29,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear psds low and long handbrake travle

some damage to n/sr tailgate and bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,437 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,558 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

AJ03 FGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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