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AO53 CHL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 85,860 miles

n/s of windscreen has slight damage

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edges slightly

Fail 22 May 2014 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s of windscreen has slight damage

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edges slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 70,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,846 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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AO53 CHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO53 CHL, 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 AO53 CHL registered?

AO53 CHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 CHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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