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AV53 JYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,859 mi
Last recorded174,859 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 174,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 168,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 152,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 152,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 141,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 141,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 138,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,668 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 100,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 94,659 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 79,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,577 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,997 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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AV53 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV53 JYP, 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 AV53 JYP registered?

AV53 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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