MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,883 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
front number plate deteriorating
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
front number plate deteriorating
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
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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?
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