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AK03 YUB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,340 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

engine leaking oil from oil filter

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,468 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit

2x rear lower suspension arms corroded near to legal limit

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on legal limit recomend further investigation (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges recommend early renewal 195/60r15 88h

rear brake pads appear very low /discs poor recommend early renewal

Fail 2 Jan 2019 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

2x front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit

2x rear lower suspension arms corroded near to legal limit

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on legal limit recomend further investigation (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges recommend early renewal 195/60r15 88h

rear brake pads appear very low /discs poor recommend early renewal

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm becoming very rusty

rear brake pads appear very low /discs poor

Fail 3 Jan 2018 136,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r15 88v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm becoming very rusty

rear brake pads appear very low /discs poor

Pass 30 Dec 2016 128,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 128,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 119,919 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 119,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,256 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Fail 29 Dec 2014 113,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r brake b inding very slightly, recommend wheel off inspection. as pads appear low.

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2011 90,521 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both n/s tyres down to 3mm and showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 90,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both n/s tyres down to 3mm and showing signs of perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,274 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 34,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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