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AV53 EUT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,105 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

nearside rubber turbo pipe split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

nearside rubber turbo pipe split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front and rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,650 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front and rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 76,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,200 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,344 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,137 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 EUT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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