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AY03 OZV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes grease covered

Fail 15 Dec 2017 36,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner rear wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes grease covered

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,685 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower susp arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 29,679 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill at rear ends (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower susp arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 10,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 5,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,727 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,510 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,351 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,511 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 OZV 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 OZV, 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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AY03 OZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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