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AV53 OOF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,093 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

manifold air pipe leaking

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flex joint worn

Lower gearbox mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,086 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (O/S LOW)

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,086 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (O/S LOW)

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion underside of vehicle inc arms + springs

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,506 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cat. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,506 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective cat. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 84,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,648 miles

Front brake discs how heavy corrosion on inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+ (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre shows uneven wear[worn on edges]

Offside wiper blade smeary

Rear trailing arm bushes show movement[weakness]

Rear unable to fully inspect road springs

engine bay cover fitted obscuring certain testable components

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2015 75,648 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs how heavy corrosion on inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+ (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre shows uneven wear[worn on edges]

Offside wiper blade smeary

Rear trailing arm bushes show movement[weakness]

Rear unable to fully inspect road springs

engine bay cover fitted obscuring certain testable components

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade worn/split.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade worn/split.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,840 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front drive shaft oil seal leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,387 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 13,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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