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AM03 BJF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 146,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 139,255 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 139,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 129,585 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 129,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both parking brake levers on rear brake calipers are not returning to there stops

Both parking brake outer cables are split

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre had 10psi in it also feathered on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 115,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust middlebox outer skin deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 115,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust middlebox outer skin deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,963 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 51,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear brakes sticking

rear shocks weak

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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AM03 BJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AM03 BJF, 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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What year was AM03 BJF registered?

AM03 BJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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