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AY03 OZB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,720 mi
Last recorded127,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,326 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inside edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

vast amount of blue smoke emitted during emission test

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,127 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 OZB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

AY03 OZB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 OZB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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