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AV53 PFO

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,467 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,466 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 112,188 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,023 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front steel brake pipes rusting

both rear steel brake pipes rusting

both rear tyres cracking and worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,023 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre light cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre light cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,003 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,286 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exh front flex very weak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,286 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exh front flex very weak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,642 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 53,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,582 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 PFO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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