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AV53 LKO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,110 miles

inner x2 and outer x2 sills corroded, distorted and weak-exhaust corroded and mountings corroded

n/s/r/ tyre inner edge worn low-o/s/f/ track rod end slight play-oil leak-rack play

o/s/f/ mirror secured by tape-steering rack play-engine/gearbox mountings defective

o/s/r tyre on limit-o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear x2 coil springs corroded-oil leak-x2 front brake pipes corroded

x2 front balljoint boots deteriated

x2 front links have slight play and boots deteriorated-rear lights slightly interacting

x2 parking brake cables corroded

x2 rear link bushes slightly perished-o/s/f/ rim damaged slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,496 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,496 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 96,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,332 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,687 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 LKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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