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AJ03 JXE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 120,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,796 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,721 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,366 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15/88h (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,231 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,113 miles

All tyres are worn to 2-3mm [195/60/15v]

Noise from Engine/transmission

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres are worn to 2-3mm [195/60/15v]

Noise from Engine/transmission

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,379 miles

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded [require replacement asap]

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,379 miles

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded [require replacement asap]

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,572 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded at base

front wipers in poor condition

os rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and has nail in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs becoming corroded at base

front wipers in poor condition

os rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and has nail in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,374 miles

front coil springs going rusty

rear coil springs very rusty

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,208 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,385 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 JXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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