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AY53 YBK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,480 miles

slight rust on wheel arches

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,333 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,771 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 50,081 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 32,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,065 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,038 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 119,429 miles

play on o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2010 111,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 97,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 YBK registered?

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

Is AY53 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YBK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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