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AJ03 PVX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,027 mi
Last recorded54,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,027 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield loose to floor

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield loose to floor

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 155,447 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 138,741 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 138,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,215 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 116,662 miles

on both sides rear tyres worn omn inner edges also on 2ml.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,021 miles

oil around steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,344 miles

both rear tyres perishing with age and low on tread on inside and nail in nearside

plastic molding on boot insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,847 miles

both rear tyres perished

managment light on

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

managment light on

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,053 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 PVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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