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AY03 WOM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,198 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,925 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLE NEAR ENGINE MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,188 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

speedo illumination poor

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,128 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge & cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge & cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 49,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,919 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,724 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

rear tyres perishing on tread

Fail 30 Dec 2011 44,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edge

rear tyres perishing on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,699 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,621 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,861 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 WOM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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