MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front road wheel buckled on inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering pipes damp
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front road wheel buckled on inside edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering pipes damp
rear subframe corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs ,rear offside pads look low and brake slight binding (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps (1.1.C.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs ,rear offside pads look low and brake slight binding (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bent (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bent (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
engine sump very rusty and leaking oil added 2 . 5 litres of oil
Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished and has deep cut to tread
Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished and has deep cut to tread
Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolent level low
front tyers wearing on inside edges
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
play and knock inside steering rack offside
sump pan rusty and leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolent level low
front tyers wearing on inside edges
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
play and knock inside steering rack offside
sump pan rusty and leaking oil
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear offside tyre 3 mm tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear offside tyre 3 mm tread
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre cracking up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre cracking up
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 HGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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