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AU53 YRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,715 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,543 miles

Both Front Tyres Low/Bald on Inner Edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 116,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres Low/Bald on Inner Edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 108,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level is low

sump pan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level is low

sump pan corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 101,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 86,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,874 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 YRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

AU53 YRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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