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AJ03 PXY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,448 miles

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,448 miles

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

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 20 May 2015 52,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2015 52,154 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 36,871 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 36,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2012 30,228 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,228 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,461 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 6,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,768 miles

exhaust corroded

discs corroded and worn

front number plate starting to seperate

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 May 2007 47,107 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2007 47,107 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2006 37,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 37,882 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 PXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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