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AJ03 PXT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, under passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, under passengers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded

coolant leaks

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres heavily worn on edges

fuel lines corroded

no coolant

rear number plate deteriorated

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,092 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

engine management light on

exhaust flexy worn

front to back metal brake pipe corroded in holding clip

metal brake pipes from abs pump corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,092 miles

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

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

engine management light on

exhaust flexy worn

front to back metal brake pipe corroded in holding clip

metal brake pipes from abs pump corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,497 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 107,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing and centre clamps snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

e.m.l on dash

oil leak

reverse light inop

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded centre clamps braking away from sleeve

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded centre clamps braking away from sleeve

Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,055 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,643 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,643 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,357 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,168 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 37,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 37,673 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 PXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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