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AO03 HBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,740 mi
Last recorded173,740 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 173,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4x springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake lever high travel.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 168,211 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 168,211 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,142 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 141,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,876 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,111 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,968 miles

slight play in o/s of steerig rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,929 miles

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

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

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,475 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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AO03 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 HBJ, 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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AO03 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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