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AJ03 XVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,918 mi
Last recorded79,918 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,918 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,865 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,865 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside and also has cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 59,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover excessively damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,050 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,207 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,828 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,325 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)

nearside rear tyre mis-shapen and pressure low.

some handbrake lever travel.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,326 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,672 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 XVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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