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AK03 YBE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,746 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,057 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007
Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,757 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 YBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 YBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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