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AV53 YLR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of this vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of this vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,730 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of this vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of this vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,950 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,519 miles

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f outer cv gator perishing

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 21 Sep 2018 123,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f outer cv gator perishing

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 119,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 111,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,724 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear shocks weak in action

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,620 miles

Vehicle on 3 cylinders on acceleration. Airbag light on. Front pads about 3mm left.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,953 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,953 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,382 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads and discs worn low

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt childs seat fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,055 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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