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AV53 PFD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,106 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 113,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 105,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 88,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,727 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 PFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

AV53 PFD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AV53 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 PFD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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