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AJ03 JCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,290 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust bkt corroded off

o/s front window wont open

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,711 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Dashboard engine management warning light on.

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy.

O/S/F inner brake pad worn to limit.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 50,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,352 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,353 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 JCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

AJ03 JCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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