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AV53 OVW

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,518 mi
Last recorded177,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 177,518 miles

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

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

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

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

general vehicle condition inside very poor

Pass 21 Feb 2011 165,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 151,323 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 134,182 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2009 134,182 miles

under tray fitted

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 115,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,358 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 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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