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AV53 LKY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing on edge / perished ()

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

driver door corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 38,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre wearing on edge / perished ()

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on edge

driver door corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,023 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 29,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb adrift (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,520 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 21,520 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,425 miles

cut o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to fail

Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

cut o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to fail

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,754 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 4,950 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate slightly marked still readable

o/s centre sill bent

oil misting on nub 4 injector

small nick in o/s wiper blade still clearing ok rear blade torn

Fail 4 Sep 2008 71,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate slightly marked still readable

o/s centre sill bent

oil misting on nub 4 injector

small nick in o/s wiper blade still clearing ok rear blade torn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 59,676 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 LKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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