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AY53 YBD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,656 mi
Last recorded109,656 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,717 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 93,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 182,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 182,012 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 161,290 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 161,188 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 124,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 124,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,119 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear seat belt damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2009 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear seat belt damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,314 miles

corrosion front/rear brake discs

damage fuel pipes under bonnet

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2008 89,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion front/rear brake discs

damage fuel pipes under bonnet

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre very close to limit/bold inner edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2006 70,142 miles

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 YBD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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