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AV53 LLA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,768 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

check tracking

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LLA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 LLA registered?

AV53 LLA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is AV53 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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