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AV53 HKU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 30,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 12,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 1,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,241 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,903 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 HKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HKU, 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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What year was AV53 HKU registered?

AV53 HKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 HKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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