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AJ03 JGU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,346 mi
Last recorded42,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,131 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 27,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 12,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 5,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 3,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 2,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 716 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,565 miles

nearside wiper blade wearing. †front pads and discs wearing.

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 JGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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