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AO03 PYU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,564 miles

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

Vehicle underside very muddy. unable to check components properly

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 35,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,010 miles

1 ltr oil added before test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 31,010 miles

1 ltr oil added before test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Sump rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2015 14,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Sump rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 3,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,311 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,257 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 PYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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