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AJ03 JFU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 120,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 119,951 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,106 miles

Offside Front tie rod has play

Pass 8 May 2015 67,786 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 54,675 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 54,675 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,337 miles

slight damage to ns front bumper but no sharp edges amd still sercure

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,956 miles

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to smear screen suggest change now or soon

Pass 5 May 2011 26,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,818 miles

o/s rear tyre outer wall worn but legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,806 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,579 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 JFU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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