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AV53 PSO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 133,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil around g.box area

Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,056 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil around g.box area

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,176 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,797 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,271 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,829 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,829 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear number plate poor

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,379 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs worn

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,774 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 PSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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