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AU03 YSH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,797 mi
Last recorded113,797 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2020 113,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replacement recommendfed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder+cracks in tread area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexi mesh deteriorated

front brake pads worn closer check recommended

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

parking brake service recommended

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres perished +bald on inner shoulders replacements recommended

oil leak gear box area

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,864 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

The engine oil level is very low!

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread is bald! 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

The engine oil level is very low!

The exhaust heat shield is insecure!

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,066 miles

OIL LEAK GEAR BOX AREA

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,625 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,625 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade no good

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre on 2mil

signs of leak around g/box area

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre on 2mil

signs of leak around g/box area

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,955 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,797 miles

Advise service !!

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid is on the minimum !!

Fail 2 Apr 2011 62,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise service !!

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid is on the minimum !!

There was no oil registering on dip stick prior to test 3ltr`s now added !!

Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 31,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,473 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 YSH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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