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AY03 ONU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,678 mi
Last recorded112,678 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ONU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,678 miles

Child seat in offside rear restricting access to seat belt

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust CAT bracket broken x 1 but system still secure

Item removed prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck aim

Fail 31 Dec 2015 112,678 miles

Child seat in offside rear restricting access to seat belt

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust CAT bracket broken x 1 but system still secure

Item removed prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck aim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust CAT bracket half broken but system still secure

Front exhaust flexi has possible leak of exhaust gases

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 104,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust CAT bracket half broken but system still secure

Front exhaust flexi has possible leak of exhaust gases

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 98,538 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 98,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,280 miles

Both front tyres becomming worn on inner edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 93,280 miles

Both front tyres becomming worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,559 miles

car had to be very hot for emmisions to be with in limit

emmision light on permanently

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car had to be very hot for emmisions to be with in limit

emmision light on permanently

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,545 miles

engine check light "on"

Fail 20 Dec 2010 76,545 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine check light "on"

Fail 21 Dec 2009 69,695 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both front brake discs are worn

the rear number plate has started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,815 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 ONU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

AY03 ONU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 ONU safe to buy?

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