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AJ03 JUY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 125,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2021 112,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 108,675 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction zone A has sticker in window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,031 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,882 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,721 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,320 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,637 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking at edge of tread, recommend changing soon

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,320 miles

lip on both front discs

nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lip on both front discs

nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 38,033 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake pads worn low

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 JUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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