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AJ03 YJB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,555 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,219 miles

Coolant level low

Front wipers slightly worn

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,219 miles

Coolant level low

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,439 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,191 miles

handbrake performance 16%

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,037 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,037 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,015 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 YJB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is AJ03 YJB safe to buy?

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