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AV53 DWD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,867 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2019 92,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective cat bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering and starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting to appear on inner and outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,427 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,196 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,439 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,725 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 DWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

AV53 DWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AV53 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 DWD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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