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AK03 YPW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

232,355 mi
Last recorded232,355 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 232,355 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 224,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 210,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2018 195,581 miles

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

Offside 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 13 Jan 2017 182,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 173,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (33cm from seat mount) (5.2.6)

down pipe flexi has minor blows

turbo hose split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 173,783 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (33cm from seat mount) (5.2.6)

down pipe flexi has minor blows

turbo hose split

Pass 9 Dec 2014 165,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,491 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,402 miles

Offside rear hand brake on the low side

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 139,639 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 126,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,147 miles

ns/os front wiper blades starting to streak[blad19/sp21]

Fail 6 Mar 2010 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns/os front wiper blades starting to streak[blad19/sp21]

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,408 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 41,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,605 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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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