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AV53 TRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,954 miles

signs of possible fuel leak but no visable leaks seen

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 80,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,685 miles

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

offside rear suspension link arm bush worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,155 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 TRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TRZ, 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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What year was AV53 TRZ registered?

AV53 TRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AV53 TRZ safe to buy?

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