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AK03 YSP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,889 mi
Last recorded51,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 47,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 42,680 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 36,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,401 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 30,591 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cut

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil Spring Seated Slightly off

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

Pass 16 May 2013 24,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 19,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,057 miles

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

brake disk condition

Fail 22 Sep 2010 6,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake disk condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,649 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,863 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 YSP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YSP, 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 YSP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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