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AV53 JXX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,037 mi
Last recorded25,037 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,037 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 22,756 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 15,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 6,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 3,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 1,660 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

Small split in o/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear inner brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,657 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

warning signs on wiper blades

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,124 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 JXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

AV53 JXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AV53 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 JXX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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