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AJ03 JWX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 83,305 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,996 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill becoming thin (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill becoming thin (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted

small cut in nsr tyre side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,774 miles

front brake discs pitted

small cut in nsr tyre side wall

Pass 26 May 2011 38,897 miles

wipers smearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,788 miles

clutch noise

small cut in nsr tyre walling

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,784 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 JWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

AJ03 JWX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 JWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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