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AJ03 XMU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 108,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 100,089 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 100,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2016 95,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,995 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2014 85,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 85,012 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 74,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 74,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 68,435 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 68,435 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 61,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 61,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,923 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 22 May 2009 52,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 44,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,528 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape + 2mm tread inner

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,202 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 XMU 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 63.6%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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