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AV52 EKR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,547 mi
Last recorded95,547 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,613 miles

Alternator belt is cracked

EML light on

Front fog lights n/w

Front to rear metal brake pipe is rusting in the clips

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

PAS leak from steering rack erea

Rear suspension are bushes are splitting out

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Alternator belt is cracked

EML light on

Front fog lights n/w

Front to rear metal brake pipe is rusting in the clips

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

PAS leak from steering rack erea

Rear suspension are bushes are splitting out

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,682 miles

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

Near side front brake disc worn thin

Off side front brake disc worn thin

Power steering fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,762 miles

Brake Judder

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)

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

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

P/A/Steering pump is leaking

P/A/Steering rack is leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,205 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,699 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 13,984 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 13,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 EKR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 EKR registered?

AV52 EKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is AV52 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 EKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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