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AF53 LYO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting detatched

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Dec 2016 134,352 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting detatched

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,162 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,311 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 123,160 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear disks and pads getting worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,995 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,862 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 59,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,733 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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AF53 LYO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF53 LYO, 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 AF53 LYO registered?

AF53 LYO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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