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AY03 WRA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,859 miles

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

Central Rear stop light inop

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 101,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working fronts (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear stop light inop

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,755 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2021 99,743 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,779 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

emissions levels only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,850 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 95,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,135 miles

both rear sills corroded not excessive

wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing w/screen

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,797 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 76,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 54,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,152 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,186 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 18 Dec 2006 12,498 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 WRA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

AY03 WRA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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