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AV53 PNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 105,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,954 miles

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)

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,734 miles

near side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,720 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 PNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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