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AJ03 JVH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 144,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 144,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 113,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 105,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,429 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall small cut

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 JVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ03 JVH registered?

AJ03 JVH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 JVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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