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AJ03 XVG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,092 mi
Last recorded146,092 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M Light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear number plate lamps 50% illuminated

Rear Parking brake effort only just met

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 133,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in close to edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

coolant leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,056 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 May 2014 105,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 101,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased when presented

Pass 12 May 2012 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 23 May 2011 93,083 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 108,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,847 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 65,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,862 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 XVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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