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AJ03 JUK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,721 miles

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

exhaust holding bracket broken yellow marked

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,721 miles

exhaust holding bracket broken yellow marked

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,133 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broke

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,133 miles

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

Exhaust Bracket Broke

Front Discs Corroding

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

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,890 miles

1.n/s wiper blade poor 2.brake fluid level low 3.front tyres worn on edges 4.front pads/discs worn

5.o/s rear brake lazy

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,207 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 36,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,712 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre on ( 2mm ).

2) N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,028 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 6,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,278 miles

1) N/S Front tyre close to legal limit ( on 2mm).

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 JUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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