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122,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
heat shield on exhaust damaged but secure
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
heat shield on exhaust damaged but secure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear faces of disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear faces of disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Center heatsheild insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside near side main beam focus incorrect, possibly incorect bulb fitment
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front should replace (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front should replace (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various underside/component corrosion/holes
Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link pin snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust hanger corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
flexible joint on exhaust front pipe coming away from exhaust
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
flexible joint on exhaust front pipe coming away from exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel bearing very slightly rough
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in o/s/r tread and outer edge
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AJ03 JJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.
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