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AY03 WRC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

raer inner sills corroded.both sides.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 147,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

raer inner sills corroded.both sides.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,098 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,594 miles

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

both rear shocks reduced damping effect

minor play both front steering arms

Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear shocks reduced damping effect

minor play both front steering arms

Pass 7 May 2015 132,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,658 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing un-even

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

number plates water damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,827 miles

number plates water damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,967 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,926 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 WRC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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