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AJ03 JXP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear steel fuel pipes coroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear steel fuel pipes coroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,267 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre but not down to cords

Fail 16 May 2011 58,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 58,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,217 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,527 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 20,576 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 JXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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