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AJ03 RBF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 55,798 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn but pads ok at present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,745 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,619 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Surface corrosion both front hubs.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 47,619 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Surface corrosion both front hubs.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 13 Aug 2012 45,567 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,278 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 44,451 miles

wear both front tyre centre tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 44,098 miles

both front tyres wearing in centre tread

Pass 20 May 2008 43,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,849 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 RBF 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 78.9%.

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

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