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AY03 SUH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,532 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 138,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,402 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 125,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 96,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 86,427 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 74,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 64,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 29,524 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 19,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,918 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)

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 SUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

AY03 SUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is AY03 SUH safe to buy?

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