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AV53 VJL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,509 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,538 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 169,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 169,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 147,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,019 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 126,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,042 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,415 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

AV53 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AV53 VJL safe to buy?

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