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AJ03 FHU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,862 mi
Last recorded128,862 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 128,862 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 128,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 133,488 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 113,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 96,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 167,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 140,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 140,629 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,163 miles

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

General signs of age/wear to most suspension bushes

Nearside front and offside rear tyres tread getting low

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

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

Trims under bonnet limiting inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2008 110,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

General signs of age/wear to most suspension bushes

Nearside front and offside rear tyres tread getting low

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

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

Trims under bonnet limiting inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 45,628 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 FHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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