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AK03 YZJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,375 miles

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

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)

Rear end of under vehicle poor condition due to surface rust

Struggled to get into bonnet due to worn key takes a lot of wiggling to release catch

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,375 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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)

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides of rear chassis very rusty

rear towbar & mounting areas corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of both outer sills & offside rear sill insecure (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides of rear chassis very rusty

rear towbar & mounting areas corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,033 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,450 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on inside edges

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,253 miles

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs slightly corroded

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,377 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 30,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,144 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,143 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,291 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,006 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 YZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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