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AY03 EYW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,801 mi
Last recorded150,801 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 150,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 150,745 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 141,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 141,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,250 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 164,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 96,690 miles

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

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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AY03 EYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY03 EYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 EYW registered?

AY03 EYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AY03 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 EYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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