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AJ03 FWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,343 mi
Last recorded131,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,343 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 123,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 110,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 103,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 94,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a small split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 94,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a small split

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,529 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,320 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,658 miles

front wipers will not park

hand brake travel high

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 FWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

AJ03 FWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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