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AV53 YNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,002 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

small coolant leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 89,002 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

screw in n/s/r tyre

small coolant leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,488 miles

front brake pads half worn

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,742 miles

rear coil springs are coroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs are coroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,674 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,531 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 YNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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