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AJ03 RLU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,054 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 3 Jun 2017 89,054 miles

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

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 31 May 2016 84,005 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 76,520 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2014 71,281 miles

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 3 May 2013 66,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres perishing on sidewalls and may need replacing soon

Pass 3 May 2013 66,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres perishing on sidewalls and may need replacing soon

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,945 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 55,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers do not self cancel

Fail 5 May 2009 55,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both number plates have no BSAU 145d markings

wipers do not self cancel

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,436 miles

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

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

unable to test n/s/f seat belt (child seat fitted)

vehicle wet underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,410 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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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