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AJ03 RKA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 132,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 132,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

advise ,front and rear road springs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 116,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,314 miles

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

offside front subframe slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,349 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,348 miles

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

front brake disc very rusty condtion

Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,311 miles

front axle beam has been hit and bent in towards o/s/front lower suspension arm

Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front axle beam has been hit and bent in towards o/s/front lower suspension arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,734 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre on the limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,928 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,180 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 RKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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