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AO53 ENC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ENC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,377 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broke (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box hanger broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball jont (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 8 Oct 2016 70,515 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 70,515 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,692 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 24 Oct 2015 55,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine Management Light On

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,841 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,236 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,564 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

n/s/r/n/s/f tyres outer walls perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

n/s/r/n/s/f tyres outer walls perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,468 miles

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 4,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,035 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 ENC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENC, 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 ENC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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