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AJ03 RKN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,677 mi
Last recorded166,677 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 166,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 153,615 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 153,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 140,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 140,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 133,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 133,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/f fog lamp lens

gearbox oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Aug 2010 118,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread height unevenly worn and mishapen

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Aug 2009 102,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre in poor condition, looks like it may have been run underinflated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre in poor condition, looks like it may have been run underinflated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,177 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 79,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,367 miles

Front brake dsics worn

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 RKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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