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AV53 YJN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,641 mi
Last recorded154,641 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 154,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 145,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing after front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension conponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 137,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension conponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

loose underbody heat shield

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 2 Nov 2019 117,936 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Oct 2019 117,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,175 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise front brake discs rusty on inner face of discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,842 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,012 miles

Rear tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,672 miles

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

advise new front tyres soon plus tracking just on legal limits

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,947 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJN, 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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AV53 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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