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AJ03 MBU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,621 mi
Last recorded48,621 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,470 miles

Front wipers don't park

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,470 miles

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

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

Front wipers don't park

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2009 27,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,638 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 MBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MBU, 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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What year was AJ03 MBU registered?

AJ03 MBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AJ03 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 MBU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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