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AX03 FTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,818 mi
Last recorded52,818 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 36,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 31,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,172 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 31,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 30,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,754 miles

Front inner discs slightly pitted

O/S/R Tyre slightly cracked

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner discs slightly pitted

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly cracked

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,235 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 13 Jul 2009 15,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,822 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,397 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AX03 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX03 FTJ, 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 AX03 FTJ registered?

AX03 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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