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AY03 YZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,919 mi
Last recorded183,919 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 183,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 175,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 155,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 155,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers not self parking when one touch function used.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,227 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s front

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 114,288 miles

both front tyres omm on inner tread only just on legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,996 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 YZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY03 YZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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