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AJ03 RLX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,227 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,534 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 86,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 80,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,762 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread and is cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,810 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing with age

Front wipers poor

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,761 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing with age

Front wipers poor

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,411 miles

both front tyre's low and perishing badly!

Fail 12 May 2012 39,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 39,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 34,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 30,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2009 30,921 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,672 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 RLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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