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AJ03 PVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,294 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,158 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,158 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,694 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp main beam switch worn

offside steering rack gaitor securing clip missing from arm end

Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,421 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

gear box oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low inner tread

Pass 3 May 2011 58,970 miles

front wipers dont park

near side rear tyre cracking sidewall

off side rear tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 3 May 2011 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers dont park

near side rear tyre cracking sidewall

off side rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 49,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,388 miles

n/s/f chassis and fleach panel damiged and repaired

Pass 18 May 2007 36,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,826 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,376 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 PVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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