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AJ03 BMY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,364 mi
Last recorded114,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,364 miles

Child Seats Fitted

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded All Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 114,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child Seats Fitted

Covers Fitted

EML On

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded All Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,222 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,585 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Disc's Worn & Corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,585 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Disc's Worn & Corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 60,332 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

***BODY DAMAGE***

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Fail 14 Jan 2011 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,948 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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AJ03 BMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ03 BMY, 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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AJ03 BMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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