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AJ03 RAX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,811 mi
Last recorded148,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 148,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2018 144,482 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Perished inner sidewall ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,677 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,134 miles

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

n/s & o/s inner track joint play

Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,492 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,366 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2013 92,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2013 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 43,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 40,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 36,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Reversing light not working.

Pass 1 May 2009 36,817 miles

Reversing light not working.

Pass 22 May 2008 33,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,609 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/ splitting in tread

offside front tyre, 3mm, cracking in tread

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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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