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AV53 LLX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 83,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 80,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,740 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 64,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,960 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 LLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 LLX, 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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What year was AV53 LLX registered?

AV53 LLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AV53 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LLX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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