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AV53 HGU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 130,975 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 130,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,245 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,245 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,737 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,111 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,110 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,810 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 91,545 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 80,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 80,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,505 miles

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

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

Fail 31 May 2013 69,502 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 55,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,536 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 366,898 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 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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