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AV53 YNZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,380 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,911 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

O/S/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and getting close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,431 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHT RAUGHNESS

Pass 16 May 2008 53,144 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sump pan getting rusty.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,266 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,040 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 YNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

AV53 YNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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