MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak Engine ()
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
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
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
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)
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)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
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
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
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
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
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
all brake pipe's have surface corrosion
front tyre's wearing close to egdes
nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread
Brake discs & pads well worn.
Wiper blades deteriorated.
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)
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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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