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AK03 RYT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,526 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking noise through steering

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (dog bone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (dog bone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded / rusty

Rear Tyre valves cracking

Slight notch in steering

Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch within 30cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch within 30cm of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded / rusty

Rear Tyre valves cracking

Slight notch in steering

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt fraying

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm main bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Underside of vehicle Corroded

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe area

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 61,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,034 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,558 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 44,558 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Rear BOTH INNER ARCHES CORRODING BEHIND WHEEL ARCH LINER

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,384 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,743 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear plate marked

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,157 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,275 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 RYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK03 RYT, 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 RYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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