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AO03 YHB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,789 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,197 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,468 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,012 miles

Clutch may need replacing soon

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 103,343 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 103,343 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,569 miles

Centre Front exhaust mount corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2015 92,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,667 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,658 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 63,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,505 miles

near side rear tyre down to 2mm

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 YHB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO03 YHB, 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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AO03 YHB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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