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AV53 HTT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 134,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation disc worn (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer will corroded but not weakened

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

Vehicle underside corroded all over but not weakened

Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer will corroded but not weakened

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

Vehicle underside corroded all over but not weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,129 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,460 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,965 miles

Front brake discs are lipped

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,965 miles

Front brake discs are lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,429 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,729 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,501 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 HTT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HTT, 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 HTT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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