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AJ03 JUU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted, particularly inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear brake hose to front (ABS pump), corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves , stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and centre exhaust mounts broken, compromising exhaust system security (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear brake hose to front (ABS pump) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted, particularly inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear brake hose to front (ABS pump), corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves , stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,738 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust Bracket Deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,115 miles

2 exhaust brackets corroded away

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2-inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,115 miles

2 exhaust brackets corroded away

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2-inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 29,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX BROKEN AWAY (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,146 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 3,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 71,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,301 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 JUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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