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AV53 VJC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 72,973 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2026 72,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 61,097 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 61,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 56,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,552 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 55,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,154 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,840 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,365 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 VJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

AV53 VJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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