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AJ03 RJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 118,633 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake low effort. Attention required.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main pipe has been replaced but rerouted. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 109,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,185 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,528 miles

n/s/r tyre as cracking to inside of tread pattern

Fail 23 Jun 2014 87,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre as cracking to inside of tread pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,268 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,142 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,099 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 64,852 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,802 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 56,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,035 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 RJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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