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AO03 PYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Several brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion (not excessive)

Fail 24 Apr 2019 134,260 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken at front pipe. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Several brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion (not excessive)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill surface corrosion

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

general under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,483 miles

1.off side front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

2.both outer sills becoming corroded

3.off side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

1.off side front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

2.both outer sills becoming corroded

3.off side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,957 miles

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 97,640 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulge. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,547 miles

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

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

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

1. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulge. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,913 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,913 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,771 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,527 miles

tread lifting inner edge osr tyre

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 PYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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