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AO03 TJU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,870 mi
Last recorded143,870 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 143,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 134,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine man light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,459 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s-mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s-mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2010 97,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 81,239 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,961 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 TJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TJU, 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 AO03 TJU registered?

AO03 TJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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