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AV52 FTN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,236 mi
Last recorded148,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,236 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

very bad oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,835 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Fail 20 Feb 2015 140,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

o/s/r tyre split and perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 134,527 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 134,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,315 miles

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 89,210 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 76,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,109 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 FTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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