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AV53 VHP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,450 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,738 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,738 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre tread starting to step

offside rear tyre tread starting to step

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,766 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

offside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,516 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 2. damage to n/s of vehicle.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,204 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,614 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VHP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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