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AY03 XJH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 113,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,961 miles

chip in window screen

front tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front both n/s and o/s inner edges over tyres slightly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,386 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,236 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 3,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,131 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Apr 2008 120,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front discs very poor and pads low

rear pads very low

rear plate poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,590 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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AY03 XJH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY03 XJH, 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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What year was AY03 XJH registered?

AY03 XJH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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