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AV53 VVD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,241 mi
Last recorded91,241 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,897 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery slightly insecure

coolant leak near water pump area and lower radiator hose

front exhaust hanger broken, Exhaust system deteriortated

n/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread area

slight bind on o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 66,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery slightly insecure

coolant leak near water pump area and lower radiator hose

front exhaust hanger broken, Exhaust system deteriortated

n/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread area

slight bind on o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,656 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,634 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,773 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)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,304 miles

front brake discs corroded.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,893 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,239 miles

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

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

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 VVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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