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AV53 VHU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,417 mi
Last recorded58,417 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,806 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,189 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 VHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

AV53 VHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is AV53 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 VHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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