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AV53 OPC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 133,315 miles

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

screen damaged zone a

Pass 30 Mar 2019 124,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 124,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2018 124,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 124,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 414,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid light intermittently flashing

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust poor in places and heat shield loose

fuel filler pipes surface corrosion

most rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator damp with oil

rear suspension componets corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust poor in places and heat shield loose

fuel filler pipes surface corrosion

most rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator damp with oil

rear suspension componets corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,348 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degraing

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Main beam switch becoming faulty

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn

Rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degraing

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Main beam switch becoming faulty

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn

Rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

o/s rear tyre perished & cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,133 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

o/s front mirror glass cracked

o/s rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

offside front door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,811 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,934 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 32,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,994 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 OPC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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