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AJ03 JCU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,357 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch slipping

front discs and pads low

reverse light inop

Pass 6 May 2014 71,562 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,656 miles

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

o/s/f fog light broke

Fail 12 May 2012 59,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f fog light broke

Pass 12 May 2011 53,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,749 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,608 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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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