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AV03 YBN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

238,430 mi
Last recorded238,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 238,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 201,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 172,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 172,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 135,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 98,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,596 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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AV03 YBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AV03 YBN, 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 AV03 YBN registered?

AV03 YBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AV03 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 YBN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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