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AJ03 JXD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,791 miles

all welding must be to an mot standard and a complete weld,repair/s must be able to be inspected on re test

welding only just meets test standard,was stated on vt 30 COMPLETE WELD

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is under inflated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all welding must be to an mot standard and a complete weld,repair/s must be able to be inspected on re test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,573 miles

Both front coil springs corroaded

Both rear coil springs corroaded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 66,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both front coil springs corroaded

Both rear coil springs corroaded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 66,516 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2014 58,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 25,164 miles

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

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

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

all four coil springs are corroded

both the front tyres are cracking in the tread areas

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the nsf tyre has wear on the inner edge

the nsr tyre is perrished dot code 2007

the osr tyre is slightly going out of shape

the rear wiper blade doesnt clear the screen

Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all four coil springs are corroded

both the front tyres are cracking in the tread areas

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the nsf tyre has wear on the inner edge

the nsr tyre is perrished dot code 2007

the osr tyre is slightly going out of shape

the rear wiper blade doesnt clear the screen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,275 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s bumper door and sill slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,180 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 24,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,988 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 JXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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