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AU53 YBY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,603 mi
Last recorded128,603 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 128,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded.

exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

offside front drivers door handle slightly poor operation.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 116,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,552 miles

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

exhaust system rusted and heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2015 105,748 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 105,748 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 99,264 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,380 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 89,346 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 83,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 83,122 miles

both front coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,920 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,745 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,743 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,979 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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 YBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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