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AY03 YWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,590 mi
Last recorded160,590 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 160,590 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER (ADJUSTMENTS REQ.)

N/S + O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

NON PARK OF FRONT WIPERS

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISE

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,826 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

NON-PARK OF FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 145,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

NON-PARK OF FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 128,814 miles

All coil springs corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,088 miles

front brake discs looking worn

o/s/r tyre on legal limit worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,553 miles

n/s front wiper blade starting to deteriate

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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 YWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

AY03 YWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 YWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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