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AJ03 PXU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 145,840 miles

abs light on, on return for re test

engine light on

Fail 15 May 2017 144,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2016 122,869 miles

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 21 May 2016 122,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 27 May 2015 97,639 miles

catalyst broken

Fail 16 May 2015 97,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

catalyst broken

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,200 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)

Slight power steering fliud leak

Various brake pipes rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,061 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit on inner edge

power steering leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,061 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on limit on inner edge

power steering leak

Pass 9 May 2012 61,134 miles

n/s/f mirror glass partially insecure

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,015 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2010 54,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2009 49,793 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 42,361 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 25,316 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 PXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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