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AV53 YLF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 111,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,785 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 108,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 99,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,221 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,980 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,070 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,631 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 YLF 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 66.7%.

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 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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

AV53 YLF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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