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AY53 YAJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 139,594 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Oil leak ()

both rear drop links rubbers splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has corrosion within 30cm of rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Oil leak ()

both rear drop links rubbers splitting

Pass 26 May 2017 133,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 133,667 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856514 budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 119,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 119,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,278 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 3,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 3,127 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 78,498 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to the wear bars

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tread tyre also slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2010 73,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 70,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 124,056 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 108,595 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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 YAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AY53 YAJ, 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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AY53 YAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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