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AK03 YYG

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,053 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,276 miles

front and rear discs rusty

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,326 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,179 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,264 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 YYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYG, 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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What year was AK03 YYG registered?

AK03 YYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 YYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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