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AK52 YYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,170 mi
Last recorded137,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,170 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,902 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,260 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,601 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,225 miles

NSF tyre cut to outter sidewall.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,335 miles

Front and rear brake pads approx 50% worn.

Front wiper blades split.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,691 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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AK52 YYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK52 YYZ, 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 AK52 YYZ registered?

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

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