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AY53 YBP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,624 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 158,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,392 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and off side rear iner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise covers on both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 13 Nov 2019 152,381 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and off side rear iner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise covers on both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 121,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/rear tyre cracking,close to limit and in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/front tyre slightly worn inside edge

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre vert close to limit worn inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,690 miles

nearside front tyre getting worn on outer edge!!

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,434 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 YBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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