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AV53 YKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

N/S/F TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

REVERSING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,786 miles

N/S STOP LAMP OPERATION INTERMITTENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM, REAR SUSPENSION, REAR SUB FRAME AND WHEELS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,606 miles

rear inner sills to wheel arches starting to rust

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,958 miles

rear inner sills to wheel arches starting to rust

suspension items rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,031 miles

Advise clutch pipe rusty

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Advise clutch pipe rusty

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,080 miles

Advise clutch pipe rusty

Advise n/s/r inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Advise o/s/f tyre perishing

Advise small crack at o/s/f inner side wall

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,080 miles

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

Advise clutch pipe rusty

Advise n/s/r inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Advise o/s/f tyre perishing

Advise small crack at o/s/f inner side wall

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,586 miles

Advise center and rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Advise n/s/r tyre waering uneven

Advise o/s/f side wall worn

Advise o/s/r radias arm bush starting to break away slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,631 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre tread uneven.

Coolant leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,387 miles

front disc scored and corroded

ovality front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,712 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Front brake discs in poor condition. o/s/r tyre wall badly cracked. Ovality in front brakes.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Front brake discs in poor condition. o/s/r tyre wall badly cracked. Ovality in front brakes.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,018 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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