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AX03 JHH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,050 mi
Last recorded209,050 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 209,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer body sills weakend by corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2017 209,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer body sills weakend by corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 208,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear outer sill getting weak

both front & rear coil springs corroded

both front wipers smearing

oil filter damp

oil leak from gear box area

rear exhaust box weak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 208,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear outer sill getting weak

both front & rear coil springs corroded

both front wipers smearing

oil filter damp

oil leak from gear box area

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 200,246 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 200,246 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 187,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 187,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 172,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 172,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 158,880 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 143,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 126,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,103 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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AX03 JHH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JHH, 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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AX03 JHH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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