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AJ03 RJU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,049 mi
Last recorded23,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,049 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides back of sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides back of sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion all rear suspension components inc rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,740 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full length outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all rear suspension components inc rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,956 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 12,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 8,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 4,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,759 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 RJU 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 68.8%.

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

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