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AJ03 RDY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,541 mi
Last recorded155,541 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 155,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 151,439 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 151,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2016 147,203 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 143,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,999 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 139,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 136,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 132,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 48,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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