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AV53 VVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,490 mi
Last recorded165,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 165,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 158,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 149,216 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 138,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 134,282 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear parking brake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2012 122,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 109,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from engine/gearbox when starting up

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,940 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,008 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 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 VVJ, 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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What year was AV53 VVJ registered?

AV53 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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