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AV53 GPK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2023 105,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also seems to be leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up also has play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak possibly top radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill damaged/corroded

Offside Rear seems to be sticky fluid all over rear shock spring and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both out of flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 102,945 miles

All tyres are cracking - On edges of, and in, tread

Coolant leak Considerable drip from top hose area ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 98,084 miles

All tyres are starting to crack and perish on edges of, and in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 97,962 miles

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

All tyres are starting to crack and perish on edges of, and in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 86,881 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar boot slight deterated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer steering rack gaitor insecure but retaining ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer steering rack gaitor insecure but retaining ingress of dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,068 miles

Nearside sill has been repaired with filler.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,793 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs are worn

hubcaps fitted

offside and nearside rear tyres wether cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2011 52,793 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs are worn

hubcaps fitted

offside and nearside rear tyres wether cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,896 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,773 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 GPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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