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AV53 PUH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,986 mi
Last recorded154,986 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 154,937 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 145,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 134,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 119,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,480 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 97,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 83,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,724 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 PUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AV53 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 PUH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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