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A5 MYG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,178 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 68,178 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking, exhaust system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside tread has cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,602 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,602 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,482 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,177 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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A5 MYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A5 MYG, 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 A5 MYG registered?

A5 MYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is A5 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MYG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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