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AJ03 RHV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 78,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,468 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,814 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,407 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing panel slightly loose not holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,626 miles

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,178 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,869 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to open nearside rear door from inside

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,968 miles

NSF wing mirror outer loose

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,959 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,883 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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

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

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