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AJ03 JOA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,652 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 107,652 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,982 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread + have nails in them

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,704 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,619 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,856 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 51,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight cracks on edges of both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,946 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 JOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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