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AV53 HHX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,420 mi
Last recorded189,420 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 189,420 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 181,650 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 166,881 miles

both front lower ball joint dustcovers slightly deteriated

both rear tyres worn inner edge close to legal limit

front brake application slightly uneven

oil leak

rear boot struts weak

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 154,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 154,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 149,946 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge rear n/o plate discolouring

Pass 30 Apr 2012 146,988 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 146,988 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 137,483 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 137,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 124,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 109,168 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 98,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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