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AO03 KBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,699 miles

both rear tyres have some age perishing / cracking present

front metal brake pipes & front to rear metal brake pipes (mostly rearward) have corrosion present

near side & offside inner & outer sills have some corrosion present

Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,657 miles

Metal brake pipes front to rear & both front pipes have some corrosion present

Nearside Front Outer sill has some corrosion present

both front brake discs have some corrosion present on inner brake surface

rear roll bar link bushes have some degrading present

Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,901 miles

Both near side & offside front metal brake pipes plus both near side & offside front to rear metal brake pipes (mostly at rear) have some corrosion present - advise replacing during the year.

both rear shock absorbers have very slight dampness visible at top piston area, whilst vehicle rear is elevated with suspension fully extended

near side & offside rear suspension pivot bushes are degrading

vehicle has a lot of areas of the underbody showing corrosion / surface rust

Fail 1 Jul 2015 122,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both near side & offside front metal brake pipes plus both near side & offside front to rear metal brake pipes (mostly at rear) have some corrosion present - advise replacing during the year.

both rear shock absorbers have very slight dampness visible at top piston area, whilst vehicle rear is elevated with suspension fully extended

near side & offside rear suspension pivot bushes are degrading

vehicle has a lot of areas of the underbody showing corrosion / surface rust

Pass 13 May 2014 115,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount insecure.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,371 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 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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