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AX03 YZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 100,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% issues seems to off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 93,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,621 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,087 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,123 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,110 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust mount broken but still secure

n/s front tyrec worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,995 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 YZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 YZU registered?

AX03 YZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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