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AY03 YWK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,975 mi
Last recorded144,975 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 144,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,302 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disks lipped

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,280 miles

both rear shocks are weak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,883 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,146 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,701 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 45,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,428 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 YWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YWK, 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 AY03 YWK registered?

AY03 YWK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is AY03 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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