MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to front of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 YAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 AY53 YAE, 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 YAE registered?
AY53 YAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is AY53 YAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 YAE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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