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AJ03 PWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 77,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,836 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear tyre low on tread & perrished

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 28 Jan 2008 37,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,004 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 PWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

AJ03 PWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is AJ03 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 PWZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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