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AJ03 JVY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,749 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,948 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to 2mm wear bars

n/s/r seatbelt buckle temperamental latches 9 times out of 10

Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre is close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,007 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 98,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake fluid low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,875 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,983 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 44,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,217 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 JVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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