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AV53 GWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,488 mi
Last recorded123,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,488 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 123,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,817 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 98,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,201 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,016 miles

General surface corrosion to rear suspension components,springs and arms,not considered dangerous at this time .

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,784 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,929 miles

ecu light on dash

Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ecu light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,006 miles

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

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

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

ecu light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,955 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,860 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneaven

cat converter in exhaust loose and rattling but not affecting emissions at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,657 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,628 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 GWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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