CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV52 FVB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,436 miles

both trailing arm bushes slightly perished

oil level on minimum

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 60,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,150 miles

nsf inner brake pad very low 2mm ????

rotational noise from engine ????

Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf inner brake pad very low 2mm ????

oil filter corroded through and starting to drip engine oil

rotational noise from engine ????

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lots of surface rust on underside of car due to being left standing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,385 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV52 FVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FVB, 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

How do I check the history of AV52 FVB?

You can check the full history of AV52 FVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV52 FVB registered?

AV52 FVB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is AV52 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 FVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV52 FVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.