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AO53 ETF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ETF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,042 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 70,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,746 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 63,746 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,420 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 59,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,913 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,915 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small hole in nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,524 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,959 miles

nsr tyre getting low amd deep cut in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,575 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 ETF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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