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AJ52 JFV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 JFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill holed in non prescribed area

Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

various areas under rear wheel arches slightly corroded .

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe not replaced but cleaned up ok at time of test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion by join near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 138,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside seal panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion by join near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 134,913 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,217 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated, not blowing.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 126,921 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 126,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 122,630 miles

both rear coil springs has surface rust on bottom coils.(not broken)

metal brake pipes under car has some surface rust. (cleaned off)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 113,322 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)

Rear brake disc rusty on braking surfaces (ok at time of brake test)

Very light stone chips in windscreen,ok at time of mot.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,314 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 98,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,237 miles

nsf & osf discs heavily coroded nsr & osr discs heavily coroded

Pass 24 Dec 2007 77,065 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing

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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AJ52 JFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ52 JFV, 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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AJ52 JFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is AJ52 JFV safe to buy?

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