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AJ03 JXA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 97,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 97,126 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2017 88,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,218 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 68,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres getting low starting to wear uneven

Pass 13 May 2014 56,383 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 23 May 2013 45,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,008 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 36,944 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper poor

Pass 19 May 2011 26,201 miles

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

air vac leak engien bay under inlet manafold

Fail 19 May 2011 26,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

air vac leak engien bay under inlet manafold

Pass 21 May 2010 15,815 miles

front brake disc's worn on limit

front brake pad's getting low

rear reg plate poor

vac leak from engine area

Fail 14 May 2010 15,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake disc's worn on limit

front brake pad's getting low

rear reg plate poor

vac leak from engine area

Pass 18 May 2009 4,856 miles

engine management light on

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

Fail 18 May 2009 4,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2008 42,428 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 42,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 32,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2006 23,274 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 JXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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