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AV53 WNB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,478 mi
Last recorded202,478 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 202,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 194,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 189,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 183,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 177,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 167,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 167,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,226 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear discs very rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2016 162,222 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear discs very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2015 151,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,193 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 83,193 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,100 miles

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

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

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

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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