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AV53 HLD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,386 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,792 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,434 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,348 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,156 miles

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

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,496 miles

n/s/r tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,189 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 HLD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

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

Is AV53 HLD safe to buy?

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