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AV53 ACO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,702 mi
Last recorded262,702 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ACO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 262,702 miles

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

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

noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear fuel pipe crcorroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Lower Foglamp lense cracked.

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded.

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 126,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,554 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,308 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,470 miles

off side front tyre on 3mm

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,470 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,099 miles

advanced roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing requires attntion

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advanced roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing requires attntion

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,011 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner discs heavly corroded in poor condition needs attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate badly water damaged needs attention

rubber suspension bushes age cracking and starting to unbond

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,652 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate badly needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,562 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,262 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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AV53 ACO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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