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AY03 OWP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,928 mi
Last recorded167,928 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 167,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sills slightly corroded

brake & clutch pedal anti-slip worn

front exhaust mounting corroded

fuel pipes & fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 167,928 miles

Headlamp insecure x2 (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both sills slightly corroded

brake & clutch pedal anti-slip worn

front exhaust mounting corroded

fuel pipes & fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 161,238 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 155,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deterioated/n/s+o/s sills coated in sealer/n/s rear caliper rubber spacer missing

Fail 23 May 2012 143,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 143,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 128,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,590 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,479 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 59,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,367 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 OWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

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

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