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AV53 VVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,443 mi
Last recorded242,443 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 242,443 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 17 Apr 2014 222,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 222,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 200,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 184,053 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 184,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 167,343 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 167,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 154,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 136,362 miles

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

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

fualt on bonnet lock/catch

Pass 17 Oct 2007 110,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,033 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 VVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 VVP registered?

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

Is AV53 VVP safe to buy?

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