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AV53 VKG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,264 mi
Last recorded62,264 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,660 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement. ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs control unit to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacement. ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,910 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked.

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

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked.

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

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,181 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 7 Nov 2013 36,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 33,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F bumper damage.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,626 miles

Child seats fitted to 2 rear seats

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,626 miles

nsf tyre has had repair/plug

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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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