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AJ03 YDE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,187 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Fail 10 Sep 2018 110,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative operating rod broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,182 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,615 miles

N/s track rod end boot perished.

O/s head light adjuster not working. both head lights aim set to correct hight on '0' position.

both front tyres worn on inner edges, N/s close to limit.

wipers slow to clear.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s track rod end boot perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s head light adjuster not working. both head lights aim set to correct hight on '0' position.

both front tyres worn on inner edges, N/s close to limit.

wipers slow to clear.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,751 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 2,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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