MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
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)
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
front tyres feathering on inner edges
handbrake travel becoming excessive
rear number plate deteriorating
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
cover fitted under front
front brake discs lipped
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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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