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AV53 YLP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 146,065 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,746 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,174 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 128,174 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 120,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 120,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 113,904 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2014 113,904 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust hanger broken, system adequately supported

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,279 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,567 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,177 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,788 miles

both rear tyres have small splits in outer walls

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,030 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 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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