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AP03 OJS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OJS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 118,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside headlamp mounting broken

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,732 miles

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

body corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,792 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside+nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen wipers poor.

Offside front top suspension mount running slightly rough.

Surface corrosion on all brake pipes.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,201 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen wipers poor.

Offside front top suspension mount running slightly rough.

Surface corrosion on all brake pipes.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,210 miles

Cuts in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre, but not down to cords.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Cuts in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre, but not down to cords.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,404 miles

Offside front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

Offside rear tyre flat spotted close to legal limit.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,404 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

Offside rear tyre flat spotted close to legal limit.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,912 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre touching inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

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

Offside front tyre touching inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,912 miles

Nearside front tyre touching inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

Offside front tyre touching inner wheel arch liner on full lock.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,415 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,358 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 41,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,308 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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AP03 OJS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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