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AV53 OWM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,286 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 112,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,640 miles

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

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

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 OWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 OWM registered?

AV53 OWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AV53 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 OWM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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