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AO03 YJC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,553 mi
Last recorded95,553 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 95,553 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner sills and rear suspension arms corrosion

Fail 26 May 2015 95,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side wiper split edges

rear inner sills and rear suspension arms corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 88,466 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 May 2013 74,108 miles

brake pipes coated in grease cannot fully inspect

welding repair to n/s/r sill cannot be fully inspected covered with filler

Pass 14 May 2012 64,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 60,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wear

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

rear wiper not self parking at times

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wear

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

rear wiper not self parking at times

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,297 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wear

surface cracks in n/s/r tyre

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Fail 11 Aug 2006 34,297 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber wear

surface cracks in n/s/r tyre

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,122 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,122 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 YJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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