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AO03 PWL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,015 mi
Last recorded104,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre tread low and tyre deteriorated

wiper split at end

Fail 17 Oct 2014 86,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre tread low and tyre deteriorated

wiper split at end

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated / rear hanger broken and center clamp corroded / broken

n/s/f tyre very worn on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated / rear hanger broken and center clamp corroded / broken

n/s/f tyre very worn on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,631 miles

all brake pipes greased

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all brake pipes greased

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,124 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes greased

engine light on

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,574 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 55,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,137 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 7,105 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,105 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,421 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

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 PWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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