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AU04 JYP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,420 mi
Last recorded150,420 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 JYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 150,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,868 miles

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Nov 2015 131,868 miles

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,643 miles

Both headlamp aims adjusted during test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 114,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,103 miles

front brake discs worn not excessive

Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,543 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 90,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,824 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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AU04 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey 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 AU04 JYP, 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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AU04 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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