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AV53 OPH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,639 mi
Last recorded157,639 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,639 miles

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

smoke test just passed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 157,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

smoke test just passed

Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 145,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 67,450 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,593 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,610 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 OPH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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