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AO03 OZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight missfire and e.m.l light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight missfire and e.m.l light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,529 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 68,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced FRONT BUSH (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

ALL OTHER SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE DETTEROIRATED

E.M LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED + 1 BRACKET BROKEN OFF

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BORDER LINE (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR TAPED ON

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BORDER LINE (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,120 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,342 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,340 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 23,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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 16 Sep 2009 16,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,636 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 OZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OZJ, 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 OZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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