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AV53 LKP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

181,564 mi
Last recorded181,564 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 181,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 181,123 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 170,079 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wearing bald /close to limit on inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing bald in inner edges

brake warning light on

n/s/f door mirror insecure (tape repair)

o/s/f inner rack has play

Fail 14 Oct 2015 170,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/r (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2x patches) (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level brake fluid below min (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre wearing bald /close to limit on inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing bald in inner edges

brake warning light on

n/s/f door mirror insecure (tape repair)

o/s/f inner rack has play

Pass 13 Oct 2014 157,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on inner 3/4

power steering res on minimum

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Oct 2014 156,779 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on inner 3/4

power steering res on minimum

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 141,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 141,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,855 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 128,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,185 miles

NS mirror body damaged

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Fail 24 Sep 2011 116,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NS mirror body damaged

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,079 miles

Oil leak

reverse lamp inop

Fail 12 Oct 2010 104,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,280 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,254 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 47,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,749 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 LKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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