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AJ03 JSY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

E M L warning light on dash on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine running rough.

n/s/f door mirror glass loose.

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension areas.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 1 May 2014 108,153 miles

E M L warning light on dash on.

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

reverse light n/w.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 89,773 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a damagred side wall but is not showing cords Location is 2 oc to valve

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,773 miles

O/S/F tyre has a damagred side wall but is not showing cords Location is 2 oc to valve

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,119 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,064 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 JSY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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