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AV53 VVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,589 mi
Last recorded136,589 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (REAR)

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,784 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,583 miles

O/S/R shock absorber weak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,583 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R shock absorber weak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure/loose

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure/loose

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,669 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,102 miles

rear number plate has slight water damage

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,494 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 49,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,076 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 VVO 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 76.5%.

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

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