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AV53 AAJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,150 mi
Last recorded220,150 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 220,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 198,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower slightly correded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 183,747 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 183,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 175,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,507 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 164,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,359 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

upon checking nearside rear wheel slight noise can be heard from inside brake drum and on roller brake test when brake applied

Pass 15 Mar 2014 147,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 139,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,548 miles

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

front exhaust, metal support metal support braket, very corroded.

front number plate damaged, but still legible.

rear exhaust metal support braket very corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust, metal support metal support braket, very corroded.

front number plate damaged, but still legible.

rear exhaust metal support braket very corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,812 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear tyres slight wearing lumpy

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,787 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 113,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,124 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,931 miles

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

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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AV53 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV53 AAJ, 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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AV53 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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