MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front road springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/r outer sill corroded
oil residue on engine
oil residue on steering rack
rear road springs corroded at base
various corrosion to under body/suspension components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front road springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/r outer sill corroded
oil residue on engine
oil residue on steering rack
rear road springs corroded at base
various corrosion to under body/suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill corroding
Offside Outer sill corroding
Rear suspension components corroding ,rear subframe corroding
engine management lamp on
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
oil on powersteering rack ,possibly engine oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill corroding
Offside Outer sill corroding
Rear suspension components corroding ,rear subframe corroding
engine management lamp on
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
oil on powersteering rack ,possibly engine oil
Nearside sill corroding
Rear no.plate de laminating
exhaust corroding front support weak
inner sill slight corrosion
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear tread depth low tyre cracking and perishing wearing heavily inner edge
Nearside sill corroding
Offside Rear tread depth low tyre cracking and perishing ,wearing heavily inner edge
Rear no.plate de laminating
exhaust corroding front support weak
inner sill slight corrosion
oil leak on engine
slight dampness of oil around power steering rack
both rear tyres bold on inside edge
corrosion to exhaust system
engine light on dash
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
both rear tyres bold on inside edge
corrosion to exhaust system
engine light on dash
rear number plate deteriorated
corrosion to exhaust.
eml on.
front flexy hoses perished.
front tyres worn low.
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
various brake pipes corroded.
various suspension components corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion to exhaust.
eml on.
front flexy hoses perished.
front tyres worn low.
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
various brake pipes corroded.
various suspension components corroded.
eml on
front and rear suspension components slight corrosion
oil residue on engine and power steering rack
rear subframe corroding
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
eml on
front and rear suspension components slight corrosion
oil residue on engine and power steering rack
rear subframe corroding
slight coolant leak from exspansion bottle
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys
e,m,l on
exhaust corroded
rewar coil springs corroded
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
e,m,l on
exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
rewar coil springs corroded
coolant level on minimum
engine oil level on minimum
front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
front to rear brake pipes very slight corrosion
n/s/f tread depth low wearing on inner and outer edge
n/s/r tyre perrishing wearing on inner and outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge
o/s/r tyre perrishing and wearing on inner edge
rear no.plate slightly delaminated
slight corrosion on floor pans and chassis legs
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
perrishinig to rear anti roll bar drop link bushes
various marks & scratches to vehcile & alloys , rear washer in-op , exhaust corroded , corrosion to suspension components , surface corrosion to frt to rear brake pipes
scratches to rear bumper/minor other body panels
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
hand brake travel high
scratches to rear bumper/minor other body panels
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AJ03 JOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.
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