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AJ03 JWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,030 mi
Last recorded124,030 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,030 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s front (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear suspension heavy rust

throttle sticking on?

Pass 25 Oct 2016 119,099 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s rear (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring broken n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,378 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,373 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,518 miles

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

n/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2014 104,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

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

n/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,674 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2012 92,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 86,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 70,227 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 62,988 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 54,104 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 18 Apr 2006 40,586 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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