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AJ03 PYL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,954 mi
Last recorded112,954 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,036 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)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,590 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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AJ03 PYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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