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AY03 YYK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,457 mi
Last recorded42,457 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres scolloped

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,256 miles

Coolant leak

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pedal rubber slightlt worn

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,652 miles

screen cracked/chipped in zone B n/s o/s centre rear discs rusting rear damper covers adrift

Fail 24 Apr 2008 7,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

screen cracked/chipped in zone B n/s o/s centre rear discs rusting rear damper covers adrift

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,345 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2007 135,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,637 miles

nearside rear road wheel is slightly bent out of shape

rear num ber plate is starting too deteriate,

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 YYK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

AY03 YYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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