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AX03 YZL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,110 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp in front of catalitic converter deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp in front of catalitic converter deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,150 miles

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 22 Jul 2006 31,007 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 YZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZL, 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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What year was AX03 YZL registered?

AX03 YZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AX03 YZL safe to buy?

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