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AV53 YOD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 109,093 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,687 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,591 miles

all coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre perished & worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,572 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,527 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 12,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,421 miles

front pads

nsr tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads

nsr tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,040 miles

front springs corroded but not incomplete.

nearside rear tyre slighly weather cracked.

slight play in nearside front rack knuckle.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front springs corroded but not incomplete.

nearside rear tyre slighly weather cracked.

slight play in nearside front rack knuckle.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,538 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 YOD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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