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AJ03 JTY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,934 mi
Last recorded43,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 43,934 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear shock absorber's very weak

Fail 18 May 2017 43,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear shock absorber's very weak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 46,884 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 42,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,343 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 JTY 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 85.7%.

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

Is AJ03 JTY safe to buy?

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