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AJ03 JJX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,613 mi
Last recorded138,613 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 138,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Pass 12 Aug 2017 131,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,084 miles

Boot full not allowing for full inspection

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

Offside Front Lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Oil leak from underside the vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Boot full not allowing for full inspection

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

Offside Front Lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Body damage

Oil leak from underside the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,619 miles

crash damage

cv boots poor

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,227 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear end damage

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 92,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing low (2-3mm)

Fail 10 May 2013 92,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing low (2-3mm)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,530 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Offside font steering rack arm has light play at ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Offside font steering rack arm has light play at ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,395 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads low

Front number plate damaged

Rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 18 May 2009 16,035 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has surface plits to tread area and wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2009 15,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r tyre has surface plits to tread area and wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 4,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 35,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 35,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,049 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 JJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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