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AV53 PJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,913 mi
Last recorded110,913 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,913 miles

Offside Front Lower engine oil leak

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper wing and bumper accident damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2016 110,913 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine oil leak

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper wing and bumper accident damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

off side rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

off side rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,668 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,357 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 PJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJX, 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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What year was AV53 PJX registered?

AV53 PJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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