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AU53 TYY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower bulkhead x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower bulkhead x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,955 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 125,647 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 112,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,820 miles

front to rear brake pipe front sections corroded slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front to rear brake pipe front sections corroded slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,951 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,389 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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AU53 TYY 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 AU53 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AU53 TYY safe to buy?

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