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AV53 OWP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 116,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 116,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,440 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both door mirrors damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front and o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and on 2.00mm

Fail 20 Jun 2015 111,440 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both door mirrors damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front and o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and on 2.00mm

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,246 miles

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

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

Wiper Dont Park Correctly Every Time

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,246 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper Dont Park Correctly Every Time

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault on abs warning light

Fail 22 Jun 2013 102,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault on abs warning light

Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

screw in n/s/r tyre and leaking

Pass 11 May 2011 94,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,392 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 90,392 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,871 miles

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

abs system may have a fault was illuminated before test but did not reappear when system tested

Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

abs system may have a fault was illuminated before test but did not reappear when system tested

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 78,406 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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