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AJ03 JSU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,795 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting brackets broken.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,795 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting brackets broken.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,690 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 42,683 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2013 40,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2012 38,139 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 38,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 54,930 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 JSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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