MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm becoming very rusty
rear brake pads appear very low /discs poor
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated near to legal limit recomend early renewal
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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
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)
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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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