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AJ03 PXD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,676 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016
Pass 4 Apr 2015 111,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Mar 2014 110,715 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn close to cord construction on inner edges and perished on walls

Both rear tyres have 2 nails in each tyre and are perished on walls / between tread

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2013 102,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

oil leak

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 2 Mar 2013 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

oil leak

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 4 Mar 2012 93,596 miles

3 wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2012 93,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f drivers door mirror surround missing

o/s/f wiper insecure

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 5 Mar 2011 82,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

o/s/f drivers door mirror surround missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and becoming low on tread

o/s/f wiper insecure

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 6 Mar 2010 72,104 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sat nav mount removed from windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,104 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sat nav mount removed from windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,980 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r has age related cracking

o/s/r has age related cracking

Pass 16 May 2007 32,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 PXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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