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AJ03 FVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak around engine ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak around engine ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,270 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s tyre (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,270 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s tyre (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,116 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,202 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,833 miles

accident repairs to off side front chassis rail,vehicle road tested brakes and steering ok.presenter advised

Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,861 miles

accident damage to off side front chassis can not access standard of repair due to underseal. road test did not effect brakes or steering

Pass 10 May 2006 42,337 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)

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 FVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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