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AV53 ADO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ADO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 134,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust support brackets corroded away

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust support corroded away from pipe

n/s/r tyre has age related cracking to inner sidewall

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode at rear

Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,104 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust support corroded away from pipe

n/s/r tyre has age related cracking to inner sidewall

o/s outer door sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,533 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,093 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 ADO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ADO, 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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What year was AV53 ADO registered?

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

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