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AV03 JEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,656 mi
Last recorded156,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 156,656 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 156,656 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 140,295 miles

both front tyres close to limit .......

oil leak .......

slight power steering leak .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 11 May 2018 132,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 132,315 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal O/S steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 122,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 112,789 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION SITS LOWER THEN N/S/F

Fail 5 May 2016 112,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Headlight (8.2.3)

EML ON

O/S/F SUSPENSION SITS LOWER THEN N/S/F

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 105,140 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

n/s/f tyre has nik in sidewall

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 13 May 2015 105,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

n/s/f tyre has nik in sidewall

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,311 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen damaged at lower edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen damaged at lower edge

Pass 17 May 2013 85,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 78,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,188 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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AV03 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV03 JEJ, 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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AV03 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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