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AK03 AYU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 94,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 94,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,999 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,802 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi pipe (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 84,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 84,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,239 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,218 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

inner face or rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,150 miles

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

rear number plate lamiate parting

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

SLIGHT BIND TO O/S/F BRAKE///WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

SLIGHT BIND TO O/S/F BRAKE///WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,140 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sump corroded and weeping

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,018 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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AK03 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK03 AYU, 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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AK03 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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