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AG03 JYY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,712 mi
Last recorded165,712 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 165,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 162,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 155,970 miles

All coils heavily corroded

All rear bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust hangers corroded

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield modified

nearside front indicator bulb discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,944 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits/cuts on outer sidewall (no cords exposed yet)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

vehicle over heated during emissions test

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,011 miles

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/f passenger door mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,close to cord construction

Fail 15 Aug 2013 117,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming worn

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f passenger door mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,close to cord construction

o/s/r wheel-bearing becoming noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,462 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 29 Aug 2011 96,456 miles

Front registration plate is damaged.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2011 96,456 miles

Front registration plate is damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2010 83,915 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,915 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2009 70,824 miles

Front registration plate is cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate is cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,253 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 JYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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