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AJ03 PYV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,091 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,580 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 91,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,503 miles

offside rear tyre laddering

Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 88,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,187 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,471 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)

Pass 24 May 2010 82,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,576 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewalls starting to split.

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 PYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYV, 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 AJ03 PYV registered?

AJ03 PYV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is AJ03 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 PYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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