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AY03 WRE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,129 mi
Last recorded174,129 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 174,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,737 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 93,411 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,221 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,277 miles

front discs have corrosion ring inner edge

horn output slightly reduced

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,885 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 WRE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 WRE registered?

AY03 WRE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 WRE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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