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AV53 VKU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,986 mi
Last recorded101,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,986 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear of vehicle corroded

engine oil leak ( oil filter )

Fail 23 Jun 2022 101,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,217 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 90,217 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 82,678 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 82,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,471 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,319 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,475 miles

N/s sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,042 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,742 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,232 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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