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AM03 BUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,124 mi
Last recorded192,124 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 192,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 176,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 176,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 149,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 135,597 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 135,480 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning engine oil low and a very bad oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,091 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance on front brakes, 17%

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance on front brakes, 17%

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,144 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Aug 2006 37,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre perished

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

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 BUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

AM03 BUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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