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AJ03 PYS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,240 mi
Last recorded153,240 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 153,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,200 miles

Center/rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Signs of fluid leak area of nearside rear brake backplate

Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center/rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Signs of fluid leak area of nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers do not autopark.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 127,801 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers do not autopark.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre/rear exhaust mounting broken.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,576 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting broken.

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

Pass 23 May 2013 116,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 99,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,791 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,766 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,388 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,965 miles

ADVICE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW//FRONT DISC PADS VERY LOW

Pass 24 May 2006 30,878 miles

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 PYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYS, 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 PYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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