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AJ03 RDU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 137,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

h/brake needs attension 18% limit16%

Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,098 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative no light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front/rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

h/brake needs attension 18% limit16%

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,527 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 121,478 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust pipe cracked and deteriorated and minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting corroded outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower coil spring mounting arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arms mountings corroded (inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,337 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened incl all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened incl all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,487 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 69,772 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 42,404 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 38,118 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 32,866 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,500 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 RDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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