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AV53 YKP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 131,575 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 131,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issues (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached rubbers/bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2 mm /perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 125,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached rear anti roll bar link/part missing loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2 mm /perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 120,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 120,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,493 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front mount broken but exhaust is still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 109,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt not checked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt not checked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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