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AV53 YJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,565 mi
Last recorded194,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 194,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion noted to both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion noted to rear suspension components

front bumper lower trim requires attention

Pass 2 Aug 2017 187,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

knocking noise noted on front suspension

wear noted on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 29 Jul 2017 187,052 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

knocking noise noted on front suspension

wear noted on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 19 Aug 2016 177,968 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

N/S/F INNER WHEEL DISTORTED

WEAR TO BRAKE PEDAL SLIP PAD

Fail 19 Aug 2016 177,968 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHING/SPLITS

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES POOR

N/S/F INNER WHEEL DISTORTED

NOTE.. ANTI FREEZE LOOKS VERY WEAK..

WEAR TO BRAKE PEDAL SLIP PAD

Pass 24 Sep 2015 170,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 170,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split.. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Dog Bone Excessive Play

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,565 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 164,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,545 miles

both rear sub frame bushes perishing

rust to o/s/r-n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2012 150,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 26 Sep 2011 143,273 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 136,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 136,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 130,262 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded and front look thin ?

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 13 Sep 2008 124,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 118,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV53 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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