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AO03 KAJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,042 mi
Last recorded163,042 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 163,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 163,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 149,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 149,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,412 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 141,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,541 miles

brake pipes pitted

offside freont tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes pitted

offside freont tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,803 miles

brake pipes pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,139 miles

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

smokey when engine revved

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,813 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear outer anti roll bar bushs

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 83,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,190 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,626 miles

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

split nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,051 miles

front discs + pads low

n/s/r mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre cut on tread down to ply + on 2mm

Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,699 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs + pads getting low

n/s/f mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre cut on tread down to ply

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 KAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AO03 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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