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AJ03 JVN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,757 mi
Last recorded58,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 58,757 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,286 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 30,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2012 30,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2011 22,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,963 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,181 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 JVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

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

Is AJ03 JVN safe to buy?

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