MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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small hole in coolant expansion tank
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
small hole in coolant expansion tank
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner sills and rear subframe has been undersealed incl some brake and fuel pipes
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner sills and rear subframe has been undersealed incl some brake and fuel pipes
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Centre Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust flexi deteriorating
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
clutch squarks when pulling away.
Oil leak
rear brakes squeal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
small cut in o/s/f outer sidewall
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 LJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 LJE, 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 LJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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