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AV52 AUC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,952 mi
Last recorded185,952 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 185,952 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres worn / deteriorating

mil on

park brake 17%

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2020 185,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brakes worn

front tyres worn / deteriorating

mil on

park brake 17%

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2019 183,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil on

Fail 21 May 2019 183,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil on

Pass 18 May 2018 179,313 miles

MIL light on ( fail from 20/05/2018 )

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

n/s/r bearing failing

Pass 23 May 2017 174,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 174,784 miles

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

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 164,180 miles

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

rear no. plate in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2015 152,447 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2015 152,447 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2014 136,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2012 104,970 miles

MIL light on

Fail 8 May 2012 104,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

MIL light on

Pass 11 May 2011 88,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,691 miles

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

coolant leak

o/srear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 7 May 2009 58,349 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,327 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 19,583 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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AV52 AUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV52 AUC, 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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AV52 AUC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AV52 AUC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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