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AY03 YZK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,422 mi
Last recorded113,422 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,558 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,558 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,257 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 92,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside wing mirror damage

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on edges of tread.

offside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear. slight roughness felt.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,346 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,863 miles

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs lipped and pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,662 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 YZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

AY03 YZK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AY03 YZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YZK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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