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AK03 YON

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,121 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jul 2014 39,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,132 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shields in poor condition

front disc worn

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 17,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear disc slight corrosion

rear coil spring heavlly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,563 miles

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

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

n/s/rear disc slight corrosion

rear coil spring heavlly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 8,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

front pads low

rear discs in poor surface condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 8,979 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

rear discs in poor surface condition

Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside

sign of cooling system leak from thermostat housing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,186 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,728 miles

both rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,037 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 YON is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YON, 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 YON is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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