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AV53 JXC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,621 mi
Last recorded192,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 192,621 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

The fuel tank filler pipe is corroded.

The middle exhaust hanger is incorrectly fixed but secure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 179,047 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Handbrake cable outers deteriorated

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 179,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Handbrake cable outers deteriorated

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 165,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 165,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 150,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 134,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 120,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,523 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split

Fail 15 Nov 2006 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,451 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 JXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

AV53 JXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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