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AO53 YVF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 155,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 155,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,726 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 153,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 147,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,002 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,002 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,814 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,814 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,720 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,414 miles

near-side front tyre worn too 2mm

off-side front tyre worn too 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,471 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,482 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly more on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,643 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 YVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 AO53 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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