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E18 AJP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 AJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 122,883 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 153,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,320 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge and underinflated

Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,916 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 112,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,827 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing airmatic strut dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,528 miles

Both rear inner brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,967 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,328 miles

Misting of grease around diff. area

Misting of oil around transmission sump

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Misting of grease around diff. area

Misting of oil around transmission sump

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 24 May 2012 16,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,465 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,245 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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E18 AJP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E18 AJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E18 AJP registered?

E18 AJP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is E18 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 AJP shows 38 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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