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AO03 NUY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,199 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 94,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 89,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 78,657 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,586 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides end off outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,487 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cut in near side front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,297 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,464 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 43,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2009 35,411 miles

rear tyres have tread cracks not considerd dangrous

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,032 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,704 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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AO03 NUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO03 NUY, 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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AO03 NUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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