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AV53 PFE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,690 mi
Last recorded160,690 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 160,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 142,806 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 142,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 128,859 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 128,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 May 2017 101,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 101,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear door and wing damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,954 miles

front Registration Plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front Registration Plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,948 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,278 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,278 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,076 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 PFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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