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AV52 CVW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 CVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,084 miles

4x tyres close to limit.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 113,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 113,659 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 113,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres perished

cat,middle and rear exhaust all in one

coolant added before test

coolant leaking from water pump

exhaust front pipe flexi in very poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,846 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 109,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

both front mud flaps not secured

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape and close to legasl limit

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 99,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 78,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,104 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,707 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 61,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,563 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 CVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV52 CVW, 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 CVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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