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AJ03 RCX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all front suspension corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 217,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 217,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded , inside front of wheelarch, under liner. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 147,302 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,979 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 144,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 135,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 127,851 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 122,073 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 122,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 110,291 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 110,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,499 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,798 miles

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)

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 RCX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ03 RCX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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