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AV53 EUK

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,531 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,644 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 119,475 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,328 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)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,310 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 EUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

AV53 EUK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AV53 EUK safe to buy?

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