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AU03 YCG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 114,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,989 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 107,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,213 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,213 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,006 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,081 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,444 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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AU03 YCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU03 YCG, 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 AU03 YCG registered?

AU03 YCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AU03 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 YCG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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