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AV53 GWC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,793 mi
Last recorded105,793 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,793 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,788 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,778 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre worn tread low

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,937 miles

Inner sills corroded

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

Offside rear wheel bearing not checked

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 86,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Inner sills corroded

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear wheel bearing not checked

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,960 miles

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

corrosion rear inner sill area

slight brake bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,894 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,582 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 66,582 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 50,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,224 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,188 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,715 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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