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AJ03 JTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,895 mi
Last recorded47,895 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 47,895 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2025 47,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 31,229 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,050 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 23,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,610 miles

Nearside Front wipers slightly smeering

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

Offside Front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 11,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 7,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 4,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 879 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,395 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 34,895 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,696 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 JTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

AJ03 JTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is AJ03 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 JTV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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