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AV53 GWN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 137,470 miles

Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,774 miles

both rear coil spring are corroded

exhaust system and support hangers are corroded

nearside outer body has slight side scrape

rear bumper is cracked slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2016 124,774 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system and support hangers are corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 114,139 miles

offside and nearside rear coil spring are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,872 miles

exhaust centre pipe front mounting bracket getting rusted and weak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe front mounting bracket getting rusted and weak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,225 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,225 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,465 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 GWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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