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AJ03 RFY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,712 miles

EXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,712 miles

EXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,295 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 93,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,531 miles

slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,174 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,120 miles

water ingress in n/s headamp unit

Pass 26 May 2009 66,008 miles

water ingress in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 May 2008 62,352 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 25 May 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,980 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 RFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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