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AR03 JWP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,842 mi
Last recorded87,842 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,842 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi has a minor leak

nearside rear tyre has a nail

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,056 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,052 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,471 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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AR03 JWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 JWP, 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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What year was AR03 JWP registered?

AR03 JWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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