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AY03 YXH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,429 mi
Last recorded91,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 91,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,981 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE AT LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE AT LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,351 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres,both worn to 2.5mm approx.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,701 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre,inner wall perished and split exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,630 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,481 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,481 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,656 miles

Front & rear pads low & front discs lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,181 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 YXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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