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AY03 YVV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 131,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower body seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower body seal (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' front wipers not parking correctly when turned off (8.3.1e)

breather pipe split

engine light on

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and worn on inner and outer

nearside rear tyre nearing wear bars and worn inner, cut in tread cannot see cords

offside front tyre nearing wear bars and worn on inner

offside rear tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,098 miles

Baffles rattling in centre section exhaust box

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Baffles rattling in centre section exhaust box

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,068 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,513 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,562 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 119,116 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,514 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 12 Mar 2008 94,159 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 94,159 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,104 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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AY03 YVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY03 YVV, 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 AY03 YVV registered?

AY03 YVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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