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AV53 VVE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,292 mi
Last recorded115,292 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,292 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe beginning to corrode

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills beginning to corrode

surface corrosion front coil springs

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,583 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside and offside rear sills beginning to corrode

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,583 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside and offside rear sills beginning to corrode

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,376 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs beginning to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,362 miles

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs beginning to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jan 2013 85,698 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,123 miles

front brake pads low

front no/plate fading

steering rack slightly misting oil

transmission oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,762 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2006 31,458 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 VVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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