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ExpiredMileage
137,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pins and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill and lower inner wheel arch heavily corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around shock absorber top mount and strengthening brace heavily corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pins and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various small leaks along system (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking - coolant bottle empty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler and breather ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock absorber top mount and strengthening brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak - advise attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded - strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive not dripping but blowing back on underside of car and running onto o/s/f suspension - strongly advise attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi hoses - strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
engine coolant low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak & coolant level low ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front & rear exhaust heatshields partially insecure
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel filter (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak & coolant level low ()
Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front & rear exhaust heatshields partially insecure
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi - & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened below recommended minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on inner tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres starting to wear inner edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AJ03 FLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.
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