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AY03 NWU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,099 mi
Last recorded64,099 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. new blade fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,603 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake pipes greased.

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips.

headlamp pattern poor.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,869 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 20,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front coil spring broken.seated correctly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,198 miles

offside front coil spring broken.seated correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,444 miles

both front tyres are bald inner tread

rear brake pads are very low, advise replacement a.s.a.p

rear tyres are old/split and perised, 10psi in o/s/r.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,741 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,199 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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AY03 NWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWU, 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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What year was AY03 NWU registered?

AY03 NWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AY03 NWU safe to buy?

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