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AJ03 PXH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,073 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,073 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,845 miles

Power steering component(s) has seepage from a component

Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has seepage from a component

Pass 6 Jul 2013 94,192 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012
Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,377 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 75,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 66,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 66,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,071 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 61,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,949 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 PXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

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

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