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AO53 FLH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,318 miles

front/rear brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front/rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,441 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are rusty on inside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,922 miles

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

both front brake discs are rusty on edges

n/s/r tyre has slightly uneven tread pattern on inside of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,214 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,942 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,288 miles

advised discs worn

advised padss getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,832 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,355 miles

brake efficieny low

nail in tyre

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 FLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLH, 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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What year was AO53 FLH registered?

AO53 FLH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AO53 FLH safe to buy?

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