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AK03 YJR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,022 mi
Last recorded153,022 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 153,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills are corroded nsr and osr

Fail 28 May 2019 152,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills are corroded nsr and osr

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 138,476 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 124,081 miles

Both rear trailing arms,front bushes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn more than Offside front inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front,just after subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at front,just after subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Oil leak ()

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

Rear metal exhaust brackets corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under bonnet oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 38,454 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,397 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,057 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 May 2006 16,912 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 YJR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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