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AY03 YZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 119,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2025 112,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2025 112,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 106,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2024 106,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 100,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 100,162 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 92,747 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2021 85,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSF NSF NSR

Pass 27 May 2020 78,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 63,592 miles

2 rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2018 63,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 56,385 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 50,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,508 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 YZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

AY03 YZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AY03 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YZC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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