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AO53 CNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,694 mi
Last recorded162,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 162,694 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

4. Pin hole in nearside front cv gaiter.

5. Both rear coil springs very corroded.

6. Nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,604 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 158,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,752 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 155,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 151,782 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 139,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 134,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 105,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 85,584 miles

rear no. plate backing coming away

rear tailgate struts weak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,324 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting too deteriorate

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,722 miles

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

rear number plate starting to peal

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,164 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 CNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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