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AV53 LJK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,588 mi
Last recorded50,588 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,562 miles

front tyres uneven wear

handbrake need repair or ajustment

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,898 miles

both front inner cv boots leak grease slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,898 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front inner cv boots leak grease slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,780 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 LJK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

AV53 LJK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AV53 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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