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AV53 VLX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,295 miles

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

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,356 miles

CENTRAL REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING...

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS...

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL SHOCKERS... (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

CENTRAL REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING...

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS...

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL SHOCKERS... (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,644 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER WING AREAS...

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING...

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 88,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER WING AREAS...

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING...

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES... (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BRAKES NOISEY IN OPERATION...

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS AND CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Fail 18 Aug 2021 83,873 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure AND FLEXI JOINT WEAK... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS AND CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,285 miles

BOTH INNER REAR SILL PANELS RUSTY...

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Front Exhaust mounting defective RUSTED OFF... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SUB FRAME AND COIL SPRINGS ALL RUSTY...

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,285 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH INNER REAR SILL PANELS RUSTY...

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Front Exhaust mounting defective RUSTED OFF... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SUB FRAME AND COIL SPRINGS ALL RUSTY...

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,235 miles

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION...

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING RUSTED OFF... (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD...

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Fail 1 Aug 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION...

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING RUSTED OFF... (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD...

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,493 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION...

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTED OFF...

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,493 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION...

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTED OFF...

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,883 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 65,883 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,191 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,794 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,794 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,742 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,930 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

creeking noise from both front drop links

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,647 miles

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

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

creeking noise from both front drop links

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,277 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,277 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,677 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 VLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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