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AU03 TLJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 83,683 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test abandoned due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in very poor condition (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses due to flexible joint seperation

exhaust heatshield insecure at the rear of vehicle

handbrake cable outer casings corroded

oil level low

Fail 26 Mar 2020 83,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test abandoned due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in very poor condition (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses due to flexible joint seperation

exhaust heatshield insecure at the rear of vehicle

handbrake cable outer casings corroded

oil level low

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,471 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,198 miles

All tyre perished

Both rear brake pipes greased, unable to carry out full inspection

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

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Slight corrosion on inner rear sills

Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,137 miles

all tyres lightly cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake pipes treated

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion on inner sills

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,981 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pipes greased

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,518 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,671 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,821 miles

Engine management light on.

Wipers dont park correctly

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,716 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,526 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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AU03 TLJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 AU03 TLJ, 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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AU03 TLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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