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AJ03 PXE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,929 miles

ABS light intermittent coming on

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

EML on

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake fluctuating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2017 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ABS light intermittent coming on

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

EML on

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake fluctuating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,540 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Rear Anti roll bar corroded.

Rear Both rear coil spring corroded.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis.

Pass 24 May 2014 119,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 110,855 miles

EML on

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake disk inner faces corroded

front number plate poor

front steel brake pipes corroded

high clutch biting point

oil staining on gearbox

rear steel brake pipes corroded

stonechips in screen

washer jet aim poor

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light displayed

front tyres unevenly worn

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2011 99,331 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light displayed

front tyres unevenly worn

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,275 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 70,518 miles

Engine oil level low.

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 22 May 2008 61,716 miles

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

engine mil light on

hand brake handle loose

Pass 25 May 2007 52,373 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 41,157 miles

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

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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PXE, 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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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