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AJ03 FVV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,999 mi
Last recorded129,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2019 129,999 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills/archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,773 miles

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

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

Rear subframe bushes slight play

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 129,770 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear subframe bushes slight play

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 116,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,830 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded / heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Fail 26 Oct 2013

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded / heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 15 May 2013 104,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 96,960 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 96,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs VERY poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2011 88,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,114 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 May 2010 80,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s/r disc poor condition.

Pass 5 May 2009 70,343 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 70,343 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tracking

wipers do not park.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,564 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,378 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 FVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FVV, 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 FVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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