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AV53 GWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,938 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system heat shiled covering fuel tank and back box of exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working rear (3.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner side 195/60/15 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,533 miles

front pads getting low

rust under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads getting low

rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,780 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls & rears worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,780 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls & rears worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,348 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,525 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)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit. Tread cracked and flatspots to inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,175 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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