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AO53 YTF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,420 mi
Last recorded166,420 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 166,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrotion

Pass 26 May 2015 166,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrotion

Fail 30 Jun 2014 161,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 161,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 153,627 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn and corroded

nearside front brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside front brake pipe has corrosion

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 150,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 143,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,238 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 138,236 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 132,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 120,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,822 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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AO53 YTF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AO53 YTF, 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 AO53 YTF registered?

AO53 YTF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AO53 YTF safe to buy?

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