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AJ03 JXS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,512 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,356 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,760 miles

slight movement in offside steering arm

child seat on rear seat but not fitted

dampness around upper attachment of offside front shock absorber

noise on nearside front wheel when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear fog light not working untill tapped

wipers intermittantly not parking at bottom of screen

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat on rear seat but not fitted

dampness around upper attachment of offside front shock absorber

noise on nearside front wheel when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear fog light not working untill tapped

slight movement in offside steering arm

wipers intermittantly not parking at bottom of screen

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,281 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,281 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,879 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 JXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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