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AM02 JUC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,550 mi
Last recorded164,550 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,550 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 160,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 155,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 150,529 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 150,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 142,905 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 142,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 134,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,785 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 115,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,744 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on shoulders

Fail 18 Jul 2014 105,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on shoulders

steering fluid on min level

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,063 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven .

Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing uneven .

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,915 miles

offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,915 miles

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

offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,374 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 73,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 66,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,575 miles

front screen cracked centre top

Pass 31 May 2006 44,612 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, needs changing NOW.

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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AM02 JUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AM02 JUC, 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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AM02 JUC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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