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AJ03 YHU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 103,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 96,877 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e/m/l displayed on instrument cluster

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissons just met the legal requirments

engine light on

mist of oil on power steering rack

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 57,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,266 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 48,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 38,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,085 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 YHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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