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AY03 WPU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,117 mi
Last recorded147,117 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 147,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 138,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 130,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 123,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 76,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 102,763 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 89,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2012 64,921 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 64,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2011 50,865 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 May 2010 36,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,125 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 WPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

AY03 WPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AY03 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 WPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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