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AP03 FJA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,999 mi
Last recorded130,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 130,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

both rear inner sills corroded

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

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 124,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges

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

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers door handle insecure

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges

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

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers door handle insecure

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,985 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,193 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,163 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,929 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,047 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 24 Jun 2008 69,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,773 miles

Front brake imbalance ( 20 % )!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,238 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear number plat starting to split away.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 60,238 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear number plat starting to split away.

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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AP03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AP03 FJA, 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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AP03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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