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AV53 PSU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 129,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 121,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 121,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 107,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/s/f wiper blade streaking slightly.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,482 miles

air bag warning light on

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs looking worn and corroded

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,287 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 58,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting down on tread

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall to cord not exceeding 25mm in lenth,cord not exposed

rear tyres slightly perrished on tread

water leaking into vehicl when rear washer operated

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,627 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,627 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,446 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 PSU 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 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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