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AJ03 JLX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,769 miles

Exhaust noisy Downpipe flexi connection blowing (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,769 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement front wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy Downpipe flexi connection blowing (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,096 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Perishing on nearside front tyre

Perishing on offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,078 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,420 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 50,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 JLX 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 53.8%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

AJ03 JLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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