MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
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
offside rear wheel appears to be angled in a lotr at top of wheel
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn close to minimum specification
slight cracks appearing on both front tyres
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
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
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)
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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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