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AX03 YHM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,906 mi
Last recorded145,906 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 145,906 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 137,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 120,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 114,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,684 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,684 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,851 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,894 miles

Engine malfunction warning light on

oil leak from transmission

Fail 8 Jul 2017 85,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,153 miles

malfunction lamp illuminated

rear brake application slightly un even

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,388 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,342 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,362 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,261 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,960 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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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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