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AV53 LMX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,624 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,343 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,091 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,091 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,783 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes coming unbonded.

Both rear tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,783 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes coming unbonded.

Both rear tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,403 miles

All 4 metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

All suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes just starting to come unbonded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges, 2mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,865 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,115 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding and slight lip

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,372 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & nearside rear close to limit

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 LMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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