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AK03 YBB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,675 mi
Last recorded81,675 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired poorly with body filler jacking point on seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle surface corrosion

under-body surface corrosion in places

Fail 20 May 2019 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired poorly with body filler jacking point on seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle surface corrosion

under-body surface corrosion in places

Pass 21 May 2018 76,814 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 76,811 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,533 miles

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear Both coil springs heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2017 58,362 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear Both coil springs heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,299 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust system poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,386 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 4 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,078 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,870 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 YBB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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