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AV53 LJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,278 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,726 miles

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

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,353 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,040 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,594 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 18,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,137 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 9,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 1,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,520 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 LJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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