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AV53 GVA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,149 mi
Last recorded37,149 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 37,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 34,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,445 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 32,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,801 miles

Driver side mirror cover missing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,858 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE INNER REAR TYRE FEATHERED

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,611 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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

AV53 GVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AV53 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 GVA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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