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AV53 LJL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,343 mi
Last recorded146,343 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,343 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 146,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,495 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 143,495 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 112,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,430 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,512 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 100,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 LJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

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

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