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AJ03 WHV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,972 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2015 131,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,017 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

offside brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 112,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fuid low

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,832 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 84,831 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2010 70,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,064 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,375 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,540 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 WHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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