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AP03 YST

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 124,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2018 115,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sills corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 104,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Front brake pads getting low

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Rear road wheel rims distorted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevevnly

O/s and n/s rear springs and arms corroded

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,241 miles

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

o/s mirror repaired

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,429 miles

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

rear washer n/w leaks into boot

squeak from engine

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear washer n/w leaks into boot

squeak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

discs and pads 70% worn

rear link arms bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,729 miles

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

discs and pads 70% worn

rear link arms bushes splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,669 miles

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

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

rear link arm bushes split

water in reversing light

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,401 miles

brake efficiency low

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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AP03 YST is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP03 YST, 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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AP03 YST is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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