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AV53 OWO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 146,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 146,273 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,193 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 141,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 136,450 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,348 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 94,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 86,386 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,265 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 OWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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