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AV53 VJF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,624 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F Coil Spring Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2mm + Worn Smooth On Inner Edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Blades Split + Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/S/F Headlight Levelling Device Inop (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F Excessive Movement From Lower Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened N/S/R Coil Spring Corroded - Bottom Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened O/S/R Coil Spring Corroded - Bottom Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Fog Light Inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged N/S/F Valve Stem Almost Split In Half (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged N/S/R Valve Stem Almost Split In Half (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F Coil Spring Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2mm + Worn Smooth On Inner Edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,137 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear road springs show corrosion

rear brake discs show corrosion on inner faces

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 11 Oct 2014 70,828 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear road springs show corrosion

front brake discs show wear/lipped edge and corrosion

o/s/r tyre shows uneven wear/out of shape and worn to 3mm

rear brake discs show corrosion on inner faces

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Oct 2012 57,868 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2011 50,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn and going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,746 miles

front tyres feathering on inner edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2009 37,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres badly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,554 miles

cover fitted under front

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,924 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 20,868 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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