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AY53 YAU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,883 mi
Last recorded62,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,883 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,146 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

inner rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge and may split open soon, advise replacement

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

rear suspension components rusty

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,487 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,407 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2012 19,033 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,033 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2011 7,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 7,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,052 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,852 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,860 miles

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

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 YAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

AY53 YAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YAU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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