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AJ03 GHG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

165,814 mi
Last recorded165,814 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 165,814 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,062 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 153,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 138,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 137,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 21 Jul 2014 130,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise different size tyres front to rear f 205/50-17 rears 215/40-17

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

o/s rear suspension looks angled possible accident damage note no play in items tested advise further investigation

Fail 4 Jun 2013 123,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise different size tyres front to rear f 205/50-17 rears 215/40-17

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

exhaust heat shield dropping down

o/s rear suspension looks angled possible accident damage note no play in items tested advise further investigation

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,631 miles

offside rear wheel appears to be angled in a lotr at top of wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,627 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 109,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2010 103,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 96,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 83,527 miles

both front brake discs worn close to minimum specification

slight cracks appearing on both front tyres

Fail 10 May 2008 83,518 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn close to minimum specification

slight cracks appearing on both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2007 65,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

offside rear tyre split in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 May 2006 57,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 57,748 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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