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AK52 YXY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Low fuel level.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,658 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,420 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,420 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,351 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps were too low, and too far to the right, have now been adjusted to correct aim.

rear brake drums corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,882 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,882 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Wipers starting to smear screen. Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,314 miles

Ome touch not working properly on wipers

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,565 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,564 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,023 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK52 YXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK52 YXY, 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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AK52 YXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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