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AV53 PFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,084 miles

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

all of the brake pipes are covered in underseal

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

nearside and offside front brakes are slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,677 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,636 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,534 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,514 miles

part of centre stoplamp not working

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,754 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 PFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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