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A16 PCS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,679 mi
Last recorded125,679 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,679 miles

emissions passed but possible fault on engine did smoke first test didnt second test

front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 16 Dec 2021 125,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low outer edge starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

slight leak gearbox end cover

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,698 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion repair advised

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,519 miles

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear stop light temporary repair

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

Offside Front wheel slight play detected

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2018 122,519 miles

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear stop light temporary repair

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

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

Offside Front wheel slight play detected

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,637 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring seat starting to corroded

front flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2017 120,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring seat starting to corroded

front flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 110,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,065 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,908 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake discs wear visible.

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake discs wear visible.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 86,847 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 May 2010 86,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 May 2009 83,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 83,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2008 80,122 miles

Front brake discs some wear visible.

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

Fail 1 May 2008 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs some wear visible.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,944 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,184 miles

nail in tyre

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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A16 PCS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 PCS, 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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A16 PCS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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