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AJ03 JVE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,829 mi
Last recorded160,829 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 160,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake flex securing clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 154,821 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 154,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 148,029 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 148,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 141,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 137,168 miles

bonnet catch has slight play, still latched securely

bonnet heavily corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding slightly

srs lamp on

washer fluid getting low

wheel arches corroding

Fail 28 May 2012 137,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

washer fluid getting low

wheel arches corroding

bonnet catch has slight play, still latched securely

bonnet heavily corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding slightly

srs lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,636 miles

air bag light on ?

Fail 23 Mar 2011 133,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

air bag light on ?

Pass 25 Mar 2010 126,316 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres inner edges heavily worn, both tyres on legal limit

o/s/f inner rack slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,768 miles

accident damage to o/s/f inner wing/chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,493 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 100,493 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)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings

Pass 12 Mar 2007 89,806 miles

Battery insecure

o/side rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,523 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 JVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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