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AY03 WNB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak at front

Fail 13 Jan 2020 52,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 47,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,397 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,035 miles

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

both front and o/s/r brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,858 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 11,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 3 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fitted instrument cluster mileage 63163

Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,227 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)

Rear tyres cracking in treads

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,229 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 7 Oct 2008 33,356 miles

tailgate not holding up unassisted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,598 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges. Advise track check

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc 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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

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