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AJ03 YHL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,631 mi
Last recorded40,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,631 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 40,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 40,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,932 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 32,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 6,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 6,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 758 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,475 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 21,122 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 YHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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