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AX03 JEJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,044 mi
Last recorded16,044 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2014 16,044 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 6,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 2,078 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 110,032 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit require immediate replacement

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear view mirror missing o/s and n/s present

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,944 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 97,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,961 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 84,961 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,643 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 69,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,348 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)

brake fluid level low

damage at near side front tyre outer side wall.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

front brake pads worn low.

power assisted steering fluid below the minimum mark.

undershield fitted.

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 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

AX03 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 JEJ safe to buy?

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