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AU53 YSR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,591 mi
Last recorded101,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,338 miles

gearbox end case corroded and leaking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to underside components

gearbox end case corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,170 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly low

Fail 19 Jan 2013 90,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn slightly low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,170 miles

all brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 78,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,443 miles

(advise) wipers not auto parking when switch of but can manually park in off position

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,752 miles

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

rattle from front pipe / mid section of exhaust inside the pipe not effecting emissions

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,102 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 YSR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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