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AJ03 JUW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside & offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 4,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 2,872 miles

slight cracks in rear view mirror

Pass 26 Feb 2010 325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,297 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,803 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 JUW 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 86.4%.

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

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