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AO03 YGX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 121,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 115,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 96,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,091 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear ttyres in poor condition/out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,688 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,852 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,501 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,411 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,727 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 71,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 71,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2007 53,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,371 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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AO03 YGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AO03 YGX, 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 AO03 YGX registered?

AO03 YGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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