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AV53 OPK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,250 mi
Last recorded55,250 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,250 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,830 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,913 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,913 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,806 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,316 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe joint deteriorated/ front mounts rusty wearing thin (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,347 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,947 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,302 miles

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

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

cam belt due for change

exhaust mounts rusty

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,858 miles

cambelt due?

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,882 miles

osf outer brake pad 705 worn and some wear on discs

rear tyres near wear bars / low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,768 miles

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

nsf / nsr / osr tyres all near wear bars

slight wear front discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 7,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,784 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,369 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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