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AV53 LLO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 103,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,026 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully assess welding repairs due to anti-rust treatment coatings

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure D bushs worn and antiroll bar has shifted. hitting offside inner chassie area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,937 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 LLO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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