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AJ03 YHD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill {3} (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,855 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,228 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

WIPER PARK FAULT.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

WIPER PARK FAULT.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,859 miles

Centre exhaust pipe bracket rotted off. system still secure

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 21,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,243 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 10,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,067 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 YHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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