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AV53 OPT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,799 mi
Last recorded203,799 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 203,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 175,316 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system poor.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre very worn on inner edge.

OSF antiroll bar chafed on chassis.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 175,239 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

All brake pipes corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system poor.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre very worn on inner edge.

OSF antiroll bar chafed on chassis.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 166,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 157,100 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s handbrake cable mounting broken

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

Rear exhaust pipe mount broken but secure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 145,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,662 miles

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

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

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)

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

r/h door mirror poor

Fail 8 Feb 2011 135,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

air b/light on dash

both rear brake discs very poor codn

car stoped on test out of fuel

r/h door mirror poor codn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 114,525 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 114,524 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,466 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r discs slightly rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2008 102,463 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r discs slightly rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,097 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 64,097 miles

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

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 OPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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