MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Several brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion (not excessive)
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)
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
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
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
1/ both outer sills becoming corroded
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
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.
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.
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)
Coolant leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread lifting inner edge osr tyre
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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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