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AV03 JKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,843 mi
Last recorded123,843 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 123,843 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,289 miles

o/s outer rear sill corroded and weak

Fail 8 Mar 2019 119,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,974 miles

front tyres low on outer edge

rear suspension arms weak and corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 113,917 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,571 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,828 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,377 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes just starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,531 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,902 miles

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

Water pump is leaking coolant

Fail 6 Mar 2010 58,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Water pump is leaking coolant

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,088 miles

osf tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,922 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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