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AJ03 RBU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 RBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,099 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,099 miles

Stop lamp not working faulty (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,568 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,333 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 RBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBU, 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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What year was AJ03 RBU registered?

AJ03 RBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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