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AT53 BYK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,612 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,965 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,368 miles

chip in front windscreen outside wipers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2012 38,257 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 May 2011 35,318 miles

Oil leak

front discs are slightly lipped

water leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,703 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 22,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,198 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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AT53 BYK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AT53 BYK, 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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AT53 BYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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