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AK52 YZU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,103 mi
Last recorded141,103 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 141,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, outer sills and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted. Underside and suspension parts corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2019 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,963 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,963 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,373 miles

Front Lower Oil leak sump ()

both rear inner sill/chassi areas very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,162 miles

Front brake application uneven

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 107,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake application uneven

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,788 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

main brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,149 miles

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,043 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,231 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)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2009 76,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 31,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,885 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 YZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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