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AJ03 XVA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,727 mi
Last recorded133,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wiper split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on edges. tyres also slightly out of shape on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense broken (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wiper split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on edges. tyres also slightly out of shape on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,023 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,205 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,741 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,785 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,404 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Emissions Co limit just met

Fail 13 May 2010 69,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,528 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)

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/close to legal limit and has nail

Fail 17 Sep 2008 58,528 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre tread stepped/close to legal limit and has nail

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,312 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor cuts to o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre directional

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 XVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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