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AV53 DWL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,886 mi
Last recorded186,886 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 186,886 miles

ALL brake pipes greased

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2014 186,886 miles

ALL brake pipes greased

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2013 183,799 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 183,785 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipes greased

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 179,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 179,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 175,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 175,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 167,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 167,960 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 154,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 154,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,943 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 DWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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