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AJ03 JRV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,414 mi
Last recorded5,414 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 5,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 4,873 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 29 May 2015 4,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 27 May 2014 2,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 2,908 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 28 May 2013 605 miles

rear exhaust box rubber worn but still supporting system

Pass 31 May 2012 44,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,705 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,703 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,936 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,209 miles

both rear tyres treads are perishing

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 JRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

AJ03 JRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AJ03 JRV safe to buy?

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