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AV53 VWA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,042 miles

play in inner steering joints

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in inner steering joints

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,434 miles

advise n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,434 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads very low rear discs worn and rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads very low rear discs worn and rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,318 miles

rear brake discs pitted and wearing thin

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs pitted and wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,415 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,488 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 66,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 30 Nov 2007 53,447 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 30 Nov 2006 40,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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