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AY03 YZW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2012 29,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 12,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,663 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 1,077 miles

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Fail 16 May 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 24,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,418 miles

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

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 YZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY03 YZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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