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AU03 YDM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,762 mi
Last recorded119,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 119,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 119,762 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,730 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Rear number plate lights dim

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Rear number plate lights dim

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,199 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Rear number plate lights very dim

Fail 1 Mar 2023 108,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Rear number plate lights very dim

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,734 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s an o/s sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 106,734 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s an o/s sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 105,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,956 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 99,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall, Cords Visible. Multiple Splits. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60H15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Out Of Shape.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder faulty (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,153 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 65,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,476 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 10,443 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YDM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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