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AJ03 XVC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded ....restricted view

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded .... restricted view

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded ....restricted view

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded .... restricted view

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,217 miles

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

Ns door mirror glass distorted causing no clear view

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,196 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass broken

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,127 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall spliting

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,098 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,887 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,962 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 XVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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