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AJ03 VZH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,047 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 78,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,461 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 26 Jan 2011 57,167 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 56,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

front tyres wearing very inner edge

o/s door miror casing slightly loose

wipers do not fully sweep on one touch operation

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,253 miles

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

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

front tyres wearing very inner edge

o/s door miror casing slightly loose

wipers do not fully sweep on one touch operation

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,188 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,218 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,648 miles

unable to check operation of n/s seat belt correctly,due to child seat fitted. checked belts on car seat work correctly. †

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 VZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

AJ03 VZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AJ03 VZH safe to buy?

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