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AY53 EVU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 122,123 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,101 miles

REAR WISHBONE RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 11 Nov 2022 114,101 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

REAR WISHBONE RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 104,352 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 86,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,298 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,543 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,252 miles

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

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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AY53 EVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc 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 AY53 EVU, 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 AY53 EVU registered?

AY53 EVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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