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AU53 YRP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 162,343 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 162,343 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,940 miles

Centre exhaust mounting weak

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 149,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust mounting weak

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 137,429 miles

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)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is bald on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2012 102,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 93,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 92,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,849 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (advise replacement)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition & slight blow (advise replacement)

front exhaust mounts in poor condition

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 68,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,824 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 May 2007 47,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,096 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

pollen filter housing adrift

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

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 YRP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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