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AJ03 GTY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,270 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack slighty damp

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack slighty damp

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,535 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,510 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure 1 side

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,803 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,039 miles

all 4 tyres on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,053 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 16,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 GTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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