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AJ03 RHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,561 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,755 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

nearside wiper split

Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 38,490 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

AJ03 RHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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