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AJ03 PWY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

front sub frame corroded

gear oil leaking (end casing)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 114,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,612 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Underside and sill's corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 106,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 106,208 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 102,737 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,737 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2015 97,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,503 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear coil springs corroded

speedo replaced to rectify ABS fault - original vehicle mileage 54789 - replacment speedo reading 82503 at time of retest

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,530 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs rusty

metal fuel and brake pipes greased

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 47,192 miles

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

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

all metal brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2010 42,474 miles

all metal brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 6 May 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,935 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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AJ03 PWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 AJ03 PWY, 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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AJ03 PWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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