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AV53 LNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,661 mi
Last recorded139,661 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 139,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear maybe broken unable to fully check (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,434 miles

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

accident damage n/s/r

Fail 14 Dec 2020 135,433 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

accident damage n/s/r

coolant level low

Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,667 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop link bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 129,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop link bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 116,620 miles

tyres worn / deteriorating ,,, some poor

Fail 20 Dec 2018 116,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres worn / deteriorating ,,, some poor

Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,090 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front fog lense broken

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,555 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,028 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,697 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,375 miles

exhaust system catalytic converter support bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,547 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,649 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,123 miles

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

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

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 LNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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