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AJ03 VTV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,570 mi
Last recorded154,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 154,570 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 144,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 144,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 135,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 135,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eng w/light on

Pass 22 May 2015 124,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 100,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,330 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,824 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm and badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2007 30,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,793 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 VTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VTV, 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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What year was AJ03 VTV registered?

AJ03 VTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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