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AY53 YCD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,051 mi
Last recorded163,051 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 163,051 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 163,047 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,220 miles

oil leak from turbo pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2013 121,138 miles

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

oil leak from turbo pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 110,832 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 89,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,690 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YCD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YCD, 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 YCD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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