MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear backrest not secure in upright position
exhaust heat shield insecure
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear backrest not secure in upright position
exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pad retaining clips scrapping on front discs
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pad retaining clips scrapping on front discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Number plate slight damage
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF + OSF BULBS NOT FITTED PROPERLY (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Number plate slight damage
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine malfunction warning light on
oil leak from transmission
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine malfunction warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from transmission
malfunction lamp illuminated
rear brake application slightly un even
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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AX03 YHM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 AX03 YHM, 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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AX03 YHM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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