MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear exhaust mounting broken
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc fixing clips loose (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust mounting broken
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
All position lamps not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear brake discs pitted
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Engine has oil leak
Front brake pads low
Nearside front tyre low
Nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges and has low tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine has oil leak
Front brake pads low
Nearside front tyre low
Nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges and has low tread
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres 2mm middle + outer edge
o/s/r shock damp
oil leak from sump ( sump corroded)
oil level on min
rear discs slight corrosion on edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM53 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AM53 DHZ, 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 AM53 DHZ registered?
AM53 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is AM53 DHZ safe to buy?
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