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AO53 YUU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,318 mi
Last recorded58,318 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 58,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,471 miles

wiper blades splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 30,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,256 miles

A STRONG advisory that both rear traling arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs thin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 18,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

A STRONG advisory that both rear traling arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs and pads thin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 5,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,870 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 21,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,785 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers not self cancelling

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

took toys off centre mirror (obstruction)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 21,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers not self cancelling

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

took toys off centre mirror (obstruction)

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 YUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO53 YUU, 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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AO53 YUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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