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AU53 YCF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,919 miles

1. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 4. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside side.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,425 miles

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,421 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,325 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,839 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,761 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,408 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 22 Feb 2008 30,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,201 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 YCF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YCF, 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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What year was AU53 YCF registered?

AU53 YCF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AU53 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 YCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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