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AJ03 VTN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2018 133,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel housing behind carpet. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter performance is deteriorated.

engine oil level was low.

front registration plate reflective properties is deteriorated.

offside repeater light output is deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,261 miles

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

eml light on

oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2017 127,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn close to the legal limit

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

catalytic converter efficiency deteriorated.

eml is on.

rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

catalytic converter efficiency deteriorated.

eml is on.

engine oil level low.

exhaust gases detected in engine bay.

rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

eml on

oil filter is very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 98,989 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low

coolant level low

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low

coolant level low

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,143 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,469 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,209 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,209 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,866 miles

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Front brake discs are 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 VTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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