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AJ03 JOU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 160,691 miles

front road springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

oil residue on engine

oil residue on steering rack

rear road springs corroded at base

various corrosion to under body/suspension components

Fail 8 May 2019 160,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front road springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

oil residue on engine

oil residue on steering rack

rear road springs corroded at base

various corrosion to under body/suspension components

Pass 2 May 2018 151,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Rear suspension components corroding ,rear subframe corroding

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

oil on powersteering rack ,possibly engine oil

Fail 2 May 2018 151,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Rear suspension components corroding ,rear subframe corroding

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

oil on powersteering rack ,possibly engine oil

Pass 5 May 2017 141,851 miles

Nearside sill corroding

Rear no.plate de laminating

exhaust corroding front support weak

inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 5 May 2017 141,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear tread depth low tyre cracking and perishing wearing heavily inner edge

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Rear tread depth low tyre cracking and perishing ,wearing heavily inner edge

Rear no.plate de laminating

exhaust corroding front support weak

inner sill slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

slight dampness of oil around power steering rack

Pass 6 May 2016 132,951 miles

both rear tyres bold on inside edge

corrosion to exhaust system

engine light on dash

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2016 132,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres bold on inside edge

corrosion to exhaust system

engine light on dash

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 123,202 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

eml on.

front flexy hoses perished.

front tyres worn low.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

various brake pipes corroded.

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 May 2015 123,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust.

eml on.

front flexy hoses perished.

front tyres worn low.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

various brake pipes corroded.

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 May 2014 112,766 miles

eml on

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

oil residue on engine and power steering rack

rear subframe corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 6 May 2014 112,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

eml on

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

oil residue on engine and power steering rack

rear subframe corroding

slight coolant leak from exspansion bottle

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 7 May 2013 102,110 miles

e,m,l on

exhaust corroded

rewar coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 102,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

e,m,l on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rewar coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 92,882 miles

coolant level on minimum

engine oil level on minimum

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes very slight corrosion

n/s/f tread depth low wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre perrishing wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre perrishing and wearing on inner edge

rear no.plate slightly delaminated

slight corrosion on floor pans and chassis legs

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 9 May 2011 82,692 miles

perrishinig to rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

various marks & scratches to vehcile & alloys , rear washer in-op , exhaust corroded , corrosion to suspension components , surface corrosion to frt to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2010 73,046 miles

scratches to rear bumper/minor other body panels

Fail 10 May 2010 73,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

hand brake travel high

scratches to rear bumper/minor other body panels

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,784 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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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