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AG03 JYS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flax pipe (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coved with greases

Pass 4 Jun 2016 111,076 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded/fleix loose

Fail 4 Jun 2016 111,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Coolant level above maximum

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 103,115 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,064 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 85,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,968 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,640 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,938 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside outer centre sill damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,331 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,774 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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AG03 JYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG03 JYS, 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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AG03 JYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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