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AV53 YJK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,444 mi
Last recorded105,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 99,062 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 99,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,480 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,478 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,615 miles

child seats in rear, o/s and n/s. NOT held in place by seatbelts at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp aims adjusted

nearside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

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 YJK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

AV53 YJK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AV53 YJK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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