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AJ03 JUE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 153,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 140,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,656 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 128,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,550 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 122,520 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 114,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 100,619 miles

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

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 22 Jun 2013 100,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre stepping

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,953 miles

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

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

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

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

all metal brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all metal brake and feul pipes greased

both front tyres wearing on inside edgers

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 51,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 51,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,763 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 JUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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