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AK03 YPH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,018 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 64,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,586 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 45,586 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 31,752 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 YPH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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