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AV53 JYW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,276 mi
Last recorded154,276 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 138,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 133,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside inner driveshaft boot leaking greese

Pass 12 Jul 2014 105,687 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,317 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

runflat tyre fitted to offside front of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2013 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

runflat tyre fitted to offside front of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,816 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted/worn

o/sidefront suspension snsor link arm insecure

split in n/side rear tyre tread and also worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

both front brake dics worn /pitted ON MOT LIMITS

o/side front suspension sensor link arm insecure

split in n/side rear tyre tread and also worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,068 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 JYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV53 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

AV53 JYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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