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AJ03 WHU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 99,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,466 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,037 miles

Battery goes flat

Engine management light on

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,035 miles

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

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

Battery goes flat

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in both rear hub areas

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,188 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,606 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,100 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,170 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 4,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2006 2,563 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 2,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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