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AV52 AUW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,563 miles

exhaust flexy hose broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,457 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 76,826 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 76,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 62,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 62,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,013 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn needs replacing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,880 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,744 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven & out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,334 miles

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,088 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 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AV52 AUW, 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 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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