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AY03 YWC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,623 miles

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

front both wiper blades deteriorated

under bonnet auxiliary belt damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

front both wiper blades deteriorated

under bonnet auxiliary belt damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 109,982 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 105,683 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 105,683 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,828 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 YWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY03 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

AY03 YWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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