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AU03 YCL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,610 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 86,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,179 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front steel brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,807 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing but not exposing ply/cord.

Exhaust bracket corroded near Cat..

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

most suspension components corroding but do not appear weakened.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing. (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing but not exposing ply/cord.

Exhaust bracket corroded near Cat..

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking/perishing but not exposing ply/cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

most suspension components corroding but do not appear weakened.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,548 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front steel brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,187 miles

nearsid front tyre is cracking

nearside front steering rack gater is twisted round

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

ofside front tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,777 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,811 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,947 miles

4 tyres on limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,525 miles

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)

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 YCL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU03 YCL, 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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AU03 YCL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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