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AJ03 PYW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,643 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 99,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 75,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 37,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

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

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