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AV53 GWP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,645 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded or covered with grease

both rear trailing arms mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,811 miles

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,252 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,280 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,603 miles

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

o/s wiper split at end

Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,461 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s wiper split at end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,773 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 10 Sep 2008 36,165 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,851 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 GWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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