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AV53 PBU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear support bracket rusting

Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear support bracket rusting

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,929 miles

engine oil leaks

play starting in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

play starting in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,471 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges close to limits

nearside rear outer sill bubble rust end

Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one exhaust mount detached from pipe - exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,269 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one exhaust mount detached from pipe - exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,918 miles

front tyres wearing at edges

wear at offside track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,493 miles

both front wiperblades in poor condition-suggest replace

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,305 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,744 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 35,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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