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AY03 RNN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,642 mi
Last recorded69,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,478 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 66,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,681 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 60,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,613 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,132 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,130 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 16,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 RNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 RNN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY03 RNN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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