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AO03 PYF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 167,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,211 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine has an oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 162,160 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 157,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 157,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 150,948 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 150,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills getting rusty

o/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 145,691 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)

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

oil leak

outer sills and under side of car getting rusty

sump bent

Fail 1 Oct 2012 145,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

outer sills and under side of car getting rusty

power steering fluid on min

rear exhaust box in poor condition

sump bent

water low in header tank

Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,758 miles

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

n/s front link end rubber cover split

n/s rear slighty out of shape

outer sills and under side of car getting rusty

sump bent

under tray loose

Fail 31 Oct 2011 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front link end rubber cover split

n/s rear slighty out of shape

outer sills and under side of car getting rusty

sump bent

under tray loose

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,365 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 28 Oct 2010 131,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 116,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 116,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,666 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 PYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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