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AU03 YOX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 159,685 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 159,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing rusted and holed and jaggered (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm badly rusted and holed and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe lower flange slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

sump rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch weak

coolant stain on front of engine

Fail 18 Feb 2020 158,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

clutch weak

coolant stain on front of engine

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coolant low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,674 miles

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

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

both front wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,209 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,995 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 YOX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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