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AV53 GWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,751 mi
Last recorded132,751 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 132,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling front wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank and back box heat shields are missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier has slight movement i believe it has the wrong battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers and exhaust system is deteriorating and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front bumper damaged but not insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a tiny hole but proventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is bent from damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted starting to affect tyre strong advise (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perishing and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was too low ()

coolant bottle is nearly empty

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,531 miles

All brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Both offside tyres perished

Both rear and nearside front coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Signs of coolant leak

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,531 miles

All brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Both offside tyres perished

Both rear and nearside front coil springs corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Signs of coolant leak

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,909 miles

belt/bearing noise when engine held at above idle speed

near side rear tyre under inflated

neither hand-brake levers return to stop

oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 121,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

belt/bearing noise when engine held at above idle speed

near side rear tyre under inflated

neither hand-brake levers return to stop

oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine needed 2ltrs of oil to carry out test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,015 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine needed 2ltrs of oil to carry out test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,934 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rr tyres slightly perrished

Drivers window inop

FT brake discs worn

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

RR brake discs corroded over 25% of their friction surface

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,647 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,380 miles

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 9 Sep 2009 54,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,615 miles

drivers mirror broken but serviceable

Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers mirror broken but serviceable

Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,236 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 GWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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