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AV53 GPX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 86,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 86,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 78,775 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 78,775 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,027 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 68,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 60,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 53,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 53,057 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 49,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 44,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 44,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,095 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish.

Exhaust heat sheild loose.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr tyre slightly mishapen.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,692 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 26,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,373 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,545 miles

parking brake travel.

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

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 GPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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