MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)
Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Centre / Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Centre / Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/F fog lamp smashed
N/S/R tyre - outer sidewall persished
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/R tyre - outer sidewall perished
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres have small splits in outer walls
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES NEED CLEANNING AND SEALING
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING NOISE
Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
NS HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBER WHICH GOES INTO BACKPLATE IS SPLIT
NSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED
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AV53 YLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2003.
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