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AV53 TPU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,186 mi
Last recorded52,186 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,186 miles

Front front registration plate damaged slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 52,186 miles

Front front registration plate damaged slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,289 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both wipers have minor splits

O/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Oil level slightly low

Fail 10 Mar 2017 18,289 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both wipers have minor splits

O/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Oil level slightly low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 16,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 4,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 1,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,582 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,861 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 26,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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 TPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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