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AV53 OWR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,414 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 127,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 108,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,806 miles

2 x Rubber bushes missing on N/S/R and O/S/R Antiroll Bar Links

Clutch Master cylinder slightly leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,283 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,159 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

o/s/f wheel buckeld

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,266 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,131 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 OWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OWR, 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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What year was AV53 OWR registered?

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

Is AV53 OWR safe to buy?

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