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AY53 YBH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,483 mi
Last recorded55,483 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 19,203 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 3,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 73,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 53,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,685 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 YBH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

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

Is AY53 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YBH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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