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AU53 SYE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,675 miles

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,675 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,353 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,605 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,569 miles

REAR EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

both sides rear brake pipes corroded badly STRONG ADVISE

front brake discs corroded badly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

both sides rear brake pipes corroded badly STRONG ADVISE

front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 18 May 2013 39,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 30,566 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and wear uneven

Pass 16 May 2011 18,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,797 miles

chirping noise from engine (suspect water pump).

Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,254 miles

near side front tyre down to 2mm

off side front tyre down to 2mm

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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AU53 SYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 SYE, 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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AU53 SYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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