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AO53 EMK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,819 mi
Last recorded108,819 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,819 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in threads down to cords

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in threads down to cords

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,470 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,470 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,420 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,104 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,104 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,566 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,560 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,044 miles

all brake pipe's have surface corrosion

front tyre's wearing close to egdes

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,320 miles

Brake discs & pads well worn.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,251 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,387 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 EMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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