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AJ03 XNH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 147,852 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low reading (3.7.B.5b)

Offside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 123,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,568 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 XNH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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