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AO52 YWX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,472 mi
Last recorded206,472 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 206,472 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

HANDBRAKE HIGH

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING ARM DRUMSTICKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKY

Pass 14 Dec 2013 196,980 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

Fail 15 Oct 2013 196,947 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 187,283 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2012 187,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2011 176,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 150,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 150,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,359 miles

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 61,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,877 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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AO52 YWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO52 YWX, 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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AO52 YWX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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