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AV53 LJE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,499 mi
Last recorded143,499 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,499 miles

small hole in coolant expansion tank

Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 136,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,684 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,471 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,360 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,074 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,741 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,520 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,365 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes squeal

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,960 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,304 miles

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.

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 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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