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AY03 PZW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,246 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2016 72,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,786 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 65,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,035 miles

offside front window not working

Fail 20 Dec 2014 61,035 miles

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

front wipers split

offside front window not working

offside rear tyre on 2mm and is also cracked and perished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,124 miles

power steering fluid slightly low

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

coolant level slightly low

Fail 20 Dec 2013 54,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level slightly low

power steering fluid slightly low

Pass 24 Dec 2012 47,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,225 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,682 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 36,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,128 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,538 miles

both rear tyres perished quite badly

n /s number plate light dim ,but working

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,327 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 PZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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