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AJ03 JJY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 164,025 miles

all suspension in general is coroded

antirol bars and links coroded

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

both sills in general is c0roded

exhaust has a slight blow at front section

oil leak

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 4 May 2018 156,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corodoed

both outer sills in general are coroded and have have repairs

front suspension in general is coroded

oil leak

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 146,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s outer sill repaired and undersealed

o/s/r outer sill coroded

oil leak on gearbox

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2015 126,896 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 126,894 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2014 116,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,450 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 98,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn close to limmit on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 92,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 92,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 87,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 83,282 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 83,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2008 73,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp illuminated

low engine oil level

Fail 5 May 2008 73,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp illuminated

low engine oil level

Fail 8 May 2007 61,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

engine oil level low

nearside front spot lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 61,590 miles

engine management lamp on

engine oil level low

nearside front spot lamp lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 49,951 miles

THREE NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO4MM

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 JJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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